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Inspection Detail
Inspection: 302941018 - Yonkers Contracting Co., Inc.
Inspection Information - Office: Manhattan Area Office
Site Address:
Yonkers Contracting Co., Inc.
Manhattan Bridge
Brooklyn, NY 11201
Mailing Address:
969 Midland Avenue P.O Box 39, Yonkers, NY 10704
Union Status: Union
SIC:1622
NAICS: 0
Inspection Type: Accident
Scope: Complete
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 06/28/2000
Emphasis: L:Fall, S:Construction, S:Construction Fatalities
Case Closed: 03/11/2003
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 100850833 |
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 3 | 3 | ||||
| Current Violations | 2 | 2 | ||||
| Initial Penalty | $12,500 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $12,500 |
| Current Penalty | $1,500 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $1,500 |
| 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 | 19260106 D | 10/03/2000 | 11/21/2000 | $500 | $2,500 | $0 | 10/25/2000 | F - Formal Settlement | |
| 2. | 01002 | Serious | 19260501 B01 | 10/03/2000 | 11/21/2000 | $1,000 | $5,000 | $0 | 10/25/2000 | F - Formal Settlement | |
| 3. | 01003 | Serious | 19260503 A02 I | 10/03/2000 | 11/21/2000 | $5,000 | $5,000 | $0 | 10/25/2000 | F - Formal Settlement | Citation has been deleted. |
Investigation Summary
Employee #1, a bridge painter, was disconnecting an air hose from a 150 psi line when the safety valve came off. All 150 psi of pressure shot out, pushing him backward through the staggered opening on the side of the walkway. Employee #1 fell approximately 120 ft, landing in the East River. He was killed.
Keywords: AIR PRESSURE, SAFETY RELIEF VALVE, CONSTRUCTION, AIR HOSE, HIGH PRESSURE, FALL, BRIDGE, PAINTER
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 302941018 | Fatality | Other | Occupation not reported |