Inspection Detail
Inspection: 306098658 - Bristol-Myers Squibb
Inspection Information - Office: Boston North Area Office
Site Address:
Bristol-Myers Squibb
331 Treble Cove Road
North Billerica, MA 01862
Mailing Address:
, , 00000
Union Status: NonUnion
SIC:3845
NAICS: 334510/Electromedical and Electrotherapeutic Apparatus Manufacturing
Inspection Type: Accident
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 02/12/2004
Emphasis: L:Fall
Case Closed: 02/12/2004
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 100770478 |
Investigation Summary
On September 30, 2003, an employee, an electrician, was standing on a portable 6-ft metal stepladder on the second step from the top repairing a light fixture. The employee fell backwards off the ladder and landed 12 feet below onto hard pavement. The employee hit his head on the pavement, sustaining severe head injuries. He was initially discovered lying on the ground by the groundskeeper, approximately 10 minutes after the fall; the company medical department responded immediately and within minutes emergency personnel arrived. The employee was transported to Lahey Clinic. The employee died at approximately 7:30 p.m. on September 30. The cause of death as determined by the Medical Examiner was accidental blood trauma.
Keywords: HEAD, STEPLADDER, FALL, LOST BALANCE, CONTUSION
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 306098658 | Fatality | Bruise/Contus/Abras | Electricians' apprentices |
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