Inspection Detail
Inspection: 300613650 - Environmental Systems Of New York Inc.
Inspection Information - Office: Manhattan Area Office
Site Address:
Environmental Systems Of New York Inc.
465 Park Avenue
New York, NY 10022
Mailing Address:
130 West 30 Street, New York, NY 10001
Union Status: Union
SIC:1711
NAICS: 0
Inspection Type: Accident
Scope: Complete
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 04/10/1997
Emphasis:
Case Closed: 04/01/1998
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 100850098 | ||
| Referral | 200850642 | Yes |
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 2 | 2 | ||||
| Current Violations | 2 | 2 | ||||
| Initial Penalty | $4,200 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $4,200 |
| Current Penalty | $4,200 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $4,200 |
| 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 | 19260501 B04 II | 08/01/1997 | 08/06/1997 | $2,100 | $2,100 | $0 | - | ||
| 2. | 01002 | Serious | 19260502 A02 | 08/01/1997 | 08/06/1997 | $2,100 | $2,100 | $0 | - |
Investigation Summary
Employee #1 was working next to and above an uncovered skylight as he tried to recover Freon from a rooftop air conditioning unit. During this operation, he fell two and one-half stories through a pane of glass on the skylight, landing in the basement. Employee #1 was killed. He probably fell from the pipes that were in front of the air conditioning unit. Employee #1 was working alone and there were no witnesses to the accident.
Keywords: ROOF OPENING COVER, SKYLIGHT, MAINTENANCE, WORK RULES, CONSTRUCTION, FALL, FALL PROTECTION, ROOF OPENING, UNGUARDED
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 300613650 | Fatality | Fracture | Construction trades, n.e.c. |
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