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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: 1705293.015 - Sky Safety, Inc. / Hi-Rise, Inc.
Inspection Information - Office: Boston South Area Office
Site Address:
Sky Safety, Inc. / Hi-Rise, Inc.
100 Summer Street
Boston, MA 02110
Mailing Address:
1218a Bennington Street, East Boston, MA 02128
Union Status: Union
SIC:
NAICS: 561720/Janitorial Services
Inspection Type: Fat/Cat
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 10/24/2023
Emphasis: L:Fall
Case Closed:
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 2096659 | ||
| Inspection | 1706053 | Yes |
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 4 | 2 | 2 | 8 | ||
| Current Violations | 4 | 2 | 2 | 8 | ||
| Initial Penalty | $59,917 | $322,646 | $64,524 | $0 | $0 | $447,087 |
| Current Penalty | $10,000 | $50,000 | $10,000 | $0 | $0 | $70,000 |
| 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 | 19100027 B01 II | 04/22/2024 | 06/11/2024 | $2,500 | $11,524 | $0 | 05/08/2024 | F - Formal Settlement | |
| 2. | 01002 | Serious | 19100030 A03 IV | 04/22/2024 | 06/11/2024 | $2,500 | $16,131 | $0 | 05/08/2024 | F - Formal Settlement | |
| 3. | 01003 | Serious | 19100140 C19 | 04/22/2024 | 06/11/2024 | $2,500 | $16,131 | $0 | 05/08/2024 | F - Formal Settlement | |
| 4. | 01004 | Serious | 19100140 C20 | 04/22/2024 | 06/11/2024 | $2,500 | $16,131 | $0 | 05/08/2024 | F - Formal Settlement | |
| 5. | 02001 | Willful | 19100027 B02 IV | 04/22/2024 | 06/11/2024 | $25,000 | $161,323 | $0 | 05/08/2024 | F - Formal Settlement | |
| 6. | 02002 | Willful | 19100140 C18 | 04/22/2024 | 06/11/2024 | $25,000 | $161,323 | $0 | 05/08/2024 | F - Formal Settlement | |
| 7. | 03001 | Repeat | 19100027 B02 IX | 04/22/2024 | 06/11/2024 | $5,000 | $32,262 | $0 | 05/08/2024 | F - Formal Settlement | |
| 8. | 03002 | Repeat | 19100030 B03 | 04/22/2024 | 06/11/2024 | $5,000 | $32,262 | $0 | 05/08/2024 | F - Formal Settlement |
Investigation Summary
At 7:53 a.m. on October 23, 2023, an employee working as a Janitor for a janitorial service was preparing to conduct window washing operations from the 28th floor of a building down to the ground level. While climbing into the bosun's chair, the anchor line snapped causing the employee to fall. During the fall, the lifeline snapped, and the employee fell to the ground level below. Surveillance video showed the employee setting up and the instance when the employee fell from the building. The employee struck the parapet wall with such force there appeared to be damage the wall. The employee died from multiple fractures including to his head and legs and sustained injuries to his internal organs.
Keywords: Back, Blunt force, Blunt force trauma, Bosun Chair, Cleaning, Defect, Defective, Defective Equipment, Equipment Failure, Fall, Fall From Elevation, Fall Protection, Falling Object, Fracture, Head, Hoist, Hoisting Mechanism, Hoistline, Internal Injuries, Janitor, Leg, Lifeline, Misjudgment, Misjudgment of Hazardous Situation, PPE, Wall, Window Washer, Work Surface
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1705293.015 | 40 | M | Fatality | Janitors and cleaners |