Inspection Detail

Inspection: 301956785 - Allen Electric Co. Inc

Inspection Information - Office: Hasbrouck Heights Area Office

Inspection Nr: 301956785

Report ID: 0214500

Date Opened: 04/13/1999

Site Address:
Allen Electric Co. Inc
950 River Drive
Garfield, NJ 07026

Mailing Address:
409 Minnisink Road, Totowa, NJ 07509

Union Status: Union

SIC:1731

NAICS: 0

Inspection Type: Accident

Scope: Complete

Advanced Notice: Y

Ownership: Private

Safety/Health: Safety

Close Conference: 06/14/1999

Planning Guide: Safety-Construction

Emphasis: S:Construction Fatalities

Case Closed: 06/14/1999

Related Activity
Type	Activity Nr	Safety	Health
Accident	101380244

Investigation Summary

Investigation Nr: 201380276

Event: 04/12/1999

Employee dies after struck head

Employee #1 was working in an area known to have low-overhead clearance. Employee #1 stated to coworkers that he had bumped his head while working in this area, but continued to work and did not seek medical attention. Employee #1 began complaining of a headache and aching neck over a period of a few days. A few days after the accident, Employee #1 sought medical attention. Employee #1 lapsed into a coma en route to the hospital and never regained consciousness. The cause of death was ruled a "cerebrovascular accident". The employer's policy was that all employees wear hardhats at the facility where the accident took place. The victim was seen wearing his hard hat prior to the accident.

Keywords: HEAD, HARD HAT, CEILING, STRUCK AGAINST, WORK SURFACE, CONTUSION

Investigated Inspection
#	Inspection	Age	Sex	Degree of Injury	Nature of Injury	Occupation
1	301956785			Fatality	Bruise/Contus/Abras	Electricians

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