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Inspection Detail
Inspection: 303812242 - Value Electric
Inspection Information - Office: Boston North Area Office
Site Address:
Value Electric
2 Park Drive
Westford, MA 01886
Mailing Address:
8 Misty Lane, Westford, MA 01886
Union Status: NonUnion
SIC:1731
NAICS: 0
Inspection Type: Referral
Scope: Complete
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 06/03/2002
Emphasis:
Case Closed: 07/01/2002
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Referral | 200776029 | Yes |
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 1 | 1 | ||||
| Current Violations | 1 | 1 | ||||
| Initial Penalty | $1,500 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $1,500 |
| Current Penalty | $1,000 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $1,000 |
| 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 | 19261053 B15 | 06/12/2002 | 06/17/2002 | $1,000 | $1,500 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement | ||
| 2. | 01001B | Serious | 19261053 B16 | 06/12/2002 | 06/17/2002 | $0 | $0 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement | ||
| 3. | 01001C | Serious | 19261053 B18 | 06/12/2002 | 06/17/2002 | $0 | $0 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement |
Investigation Summary
On May 14, 2002, Employee #1 was removing a jack chain from a relocated light fixture. He was working on a 12-ft fiberglass ladder, which broke and collapsed at the ladder back side rail. Employee #1 fell approximately 9 ft to 10 ft and sustained bruises, contusions, and abrasions. He was hospitalized. The ladder was repaired a couple of years earlier utilizing only electrical tape.
Keywords: CHAIN, ELECTRICAL, COLLAPSE, RAIL, LADDER, LIGHTING FIXTURE, CONSTRUCTION, ABRASION, FALL, CONTUSION
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 303812242 | Hospitalized injury | Bruise/Contus/Abras | Occupation not reported |