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Inspection Detail
Inspection: 303182596 - Mri Scan Center
Inspection Information - Office: Fort Lauderdale Area Office
Site Address:
Mri Scan Center
5633 Sw 25 Street
Hollywood, FL 33021
Mailing Address:
3122 E. Commercial Blvd., Fort Lauderdale, FL 33308
Union Status: NonUnion
SIC:8093
NAICS: 0
Inspection Type: Accident
Scope: Complete
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 05/03/2000
Emphasis:
Case Closed: 10/12/2000
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 100672955 |
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 1 | 1 | ||||
| Current Violations | 1 | 1 | ||||
| Initial Penalty | $2,500 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $2,500 |
| Current Penalty | $2,500 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $2,500 |
| FTA Penalty | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| # | Citation ID | Citation Type | Standard Cited | Issuance Date | Abatement Due Date | Current Penalty | Initial Penalty | FTA Penalty | Contest | Latest Event | Note |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | 01001A | Serious | 19100023 C01 | 07/31/2000 | 08/04/2000 | $2,500 | $2,500 | $0 | - | ||
| 2. | 01001B | Serious | 19100023 D01 II | 07/31/2000 | 08/04/2000 | $0 | $0 | $0 | - |
Investigation Summary
Employee #1, a computer engineer at the MRI Scan Center, was in the stairwell when he fell, either through an open side of the stairs that did not have a midrail or over the top rail next to the stairway landing. He suffered a fractured neck and was paralyzed. Employee #1 remained where he had fallen for two days before being found. He was transported to the hospital, where he died later that same day.
Keywords: FRACTURE, PARALYSIS, STAIR, STAIR LANDING, FALL, NECK, MIDRAIL
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 303182596 | Fatality | Fracture | Occupation not reported |