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Inspection Detail
Inspection: 1466127 - Us Elevator
Inspection Information - Office: Saint Louis Area Office
Site Address:
Us Elevator
2nd & Arsenal Bldg 36 Defense Map Complex
St Louis, MO 63118
Mailing Address:
2110 S Vandeveater, St Louis, MO 63110
Union Status: Union
SIC:1796
NAICS: 0
Inspection Type: Accident
Scope: Complete
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 05/20/1985
Emphasis:
Case Closed: 08/09/1985
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 360553234 |
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 2 | 2 | ||||
| Current Violations | 2 | 2 | ||||
| Initial Penalty | $1,260 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $1,260 |
| Current Penalty | $475 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $475 |
| 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 | 5A0001 | 05/22/1985 | 05/25/1985 | $315 | $630 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement | ||
| 2. | 01002A | Serious | 19260028 A | 05/22/1985 | 05/25/1985 | $160 | $630 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement | ||
| 3. | 01002B | Serious | 19260021 B02 | 05/22/1985 | 06/24/1985 | $0 | $0 | $0 | - |
Investigation Summary
TWO EMPLOYEES WERE WORKING FROM THE TOP OF AN ELEVATOR CAR, EXCHANGING THE TEMPORARY HOIST FOR A PERMANENT ONE. THEY RELIED ON UNTESTED SAFETY BRAKES TO HOLD THE CAR IN POSITION WHILE THEY WORKED. WHEN THEY REMOVED THE TEMPORARY HOIST THE CAR FELL SIX FLOORS TO THE BASEMENT. THE TWO EMPLOYEES RODE THE ELEVATOR CAR DOWN. EMPLOYEE #1 WAS KILLED; EMPLOYEE #2 WAS INJURED.
Keywords: BRAKE, CONSTRUCTION, HOIST, ELEVATOR, ELEVATOR SHAFT
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1466127 | Hospitalized injury | Fracture | Occupation not reported | ||
| 2 | 1466127 | Fatality | Other | Occupation not reported |