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Inspection Detail
Note: The following inspection has not been indicated as closed. OSHA citation items will be posted 30 (thirty) days after the employer receives the citation(s), except in cases of significant public interest. Posted citation items reflect any amendments to citations that are the result of a prompt settlement, which OSHA encourages. Employers and employee representatives will continue to receive copies of the citation(s) upon issuance.
Inspection: 1702819.015 - Rfmc, Inc. Dba Berkshire Rooter
Inspection Information - Office: Springfield Area Office
Site Address:
Rfmc, Inc. Dba Berkshire Rooter
800 West Street
Pittsfield, MA 01201
Mailing Address:
One Monarch Place Suite 2000, Springfield, MA 01144
Union Status: NonUnion
SIC:
NAICS: 238220/ Plumbing, Heating, and Air-Conditioning Contractors
Inspection Type: Fat/Cat
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 04/01/2024
Emphasis:
Case Closed:
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 2091549 | ||
| Complaint | 2091865 | Yes |
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 4 | 4 | ||||
| Current Violations | 2 | 2 | ||||
| Initial Penalty | $64,524 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $64,524 |
| Current Penalty | $32,262 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $32,262 |
| 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. | 01005A | Serious | 19260020 B01 | 04/04/2024 | 01/30/2025 | $16,131 | $16,131 | $0 | 04/25/2024 | P - Petition to Mod Abatement | |
| 2. | 01005B | Serious | 19260021 B02 | 04/04/2024 | 01/30/2025 | $0 | $16,131 | $0 | 04/25/2024 | P - Petition to Mod Abatement | |
| 3. | 01006A | Serious | 19260200 G01 | 04/04/2024 | 01/30/2025 | $16,131 | $16,131 | $0 | 04/25/2024 | P - Petition to Mod Abatement | |
| 4. | 01006B | Serious | 19260201 A | 04/04/2024 | 01/30/2025 | $0 | $16,131 | $0 | 04/25/2024 | P - Petition to Mod Abatement |
Investigation Summary
At 8:00 am, on October 4, 2023, Employee #1 was working for a plumbing/HVAC contractor. Employee #1 was carrying a jackhammer in a work zone when he was struck by a vehicle. The incident led to the fatality of Employee #1.
Keywords: Construction vehicle, HVAC, Highway work zone, Jackhammer, Motor Vehicle, Plumbing, Struck By, Vehicle, Work zone
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1702819.015 | 49 | M | Fatality |