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Inspection Detail
Inspection: 120151543 - Thyssen Krupp Elevator
Inspection Information - Office: Sacramento District Office
Site Address:
Thyssen Krupp Elevator
10535 Hospital Dr.
Mather, CA 95655
Mailing Address:
840 Embarcadero Dr. Ste. 30, West Sacramento, CA 95605
Union Status: Union
SIC:1796
NAICS: 0
Inspection Type: Accident
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 12/17/2002
Planning Guide: Safety-Construction
Emphasis: S:Construction (Cship)
Case Closed: 09/20/2006
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 361729049 |
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 1 | 1 | ||||
| Current Violations | 1 | 1 | ||||
| Initial Penalty | $25,000 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $25,000 |
| Current Penalty | $18,000 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $18,000 |
| FTA Penalty | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| # | Citation ID | Citaton Type | Standard Cited | Issuance Date | Abatement Due Date | Current Penalty | Initial Penalty | FTA Penalty | Contest | Latest Event | Note |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | 01001 | Serious | 1712 C01 | 12/18/2002 | 12/23/2002 | $18,000 | $25,000 | $0 | 01/06/2003 | J - ALJ Decision |
Investigation Summary
On July 11, 2002, Employee #1 was installing a new elevator sling from the ground level. Employee #1 was standing on the fourth rung of an 8-ft ladder at a height of approximately 45 in. and was using wrench to tighten the bolts on the new elevator sling. The wrench slipped off one of the bolts causing Employee #1 to fall off the ladder and land on a metal access ladder leading to the elevator pit. The metal access ladder had an exposed end of approximately 5.5 in. that impaled him. Employee #1 was transported to the hospital and died upon arrival.
Keywords: WRENCH, IMPALED, LADDER, FALL, ELEVATOR, ELEVATOR SHAFT, PUNCTURE
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 120151543 | Fatality | Puncture | Construction trades, n.e.c. |