Inspection Detail
Inspection: 122114572 - Fragala Plumbing
Inspection Information - Office: Boston North Area Office
Site Address:
Fragala Plumbing
Austin Fields
Newbury, MA 01951
Mailing Address:
68 Rainbow Drive, Haverhill, MA 01832
Union Status: NonUnion
SIC:1711
NAICS: 0
Inspection Type: Accident
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 01/02/1996
Planning Guide: Safety-Construction
Emphasis:
Case Closed: 03/27/1996
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 360943278 |
Investigation Summary
Employee #1, the sole owner of a small plumbing subcontractor business, was attempting to move a crated water boiler into the basement of a house under construction. Working alone, he apparently lost control of the boiler as he descended the basement steps. The unit, which weighed an estimated 500 lb, fell on top of him. He died.
Keywords: CONSTRUCTION, DESCENDING, CRUSHED, FALLING OBJECT, LOST CONTROL, UNSTABLE LOAD
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 122114572 | Fatality | Fracture | Plumbers, pipefitters and steamfitters |
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