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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: 1732871.015 - Signature Elevator Maintenance Inc.
Inspection Information - Office: Long Island Area Office
Site Address:
Signature Elevator Maintenance Inc.
297 Willis Avenue
Mineola, NY 11501
Mailing Address:
1086 Myrtle Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11206
Union Status: NonUnion
SIC:
NAICS: 811310/Commercial and Industrial Machinery and Equipment (except Automotive and Electronic) Repair and Maintenance
Inspection Type: Fat/Cat
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 03/06/2024
Emphasis:
Case Closed:
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 2138670 | ||
| Inspection | 1732947 | Yes |
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 5 | 5 | ||||
| Current Violations | 2 | 2 | ||||
| Initial Penalty | $80,655 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $80,655 |
| Current Penalty | $50,040 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $50,040 |
| 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. | 01001A | Serious | 19100146 C02 | 08/28/2024 | 10/16/2024 | $25,020 | $16,131 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement | ||
| 2. | 01001B | Serious | 19100146 G01 | 08/28/2024 | 10/16/2024 | $0 | $0 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement | ||
| 3. | 01001C | Serious | 19100146 C04 | 08/28/2024 | 10/16/2024 | $0 | $16,131 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement | ||
| 4. | 01002A | Serious | 19100147 C04 I | 08/28/2024 | 10/16/2024 | $25,020 | $16,131 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement | ||
| 5. | 01002B | Serious | 19100147 C06 I | 08/28/2024 | 10/16/2024 | $0 | $16,131 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement | ||
| 6. | 01002C | Serious | 19100147 C07 I | 08/28/2024 | 10/16/2024 | $0 | $16,131 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement |
Investigation Summary
At 12:45 p.m. on March 1, 2024, an employee was evaluating a dumbwaiter for repair. As the employee was removing items from the dumbwaiter, it descended, closing on him. Employee was killed as a result of mechanical asphyxiation.
Keywords: Asphyxiated, Caught Between, Closed, Elevator, Repair
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1732871.015 | 59 | M | Fatality | Elevator installers and repairers |