Inspection Detail
Inspection: 306950692 - Christmas Tree Shops
Inspection Information - Office: Concord Area Office
Site Address:
Christmas Tree Shops
92 Cluff Crossing Road
Salem, NH 03079
Mailing Address:
92 Cluff Crossing Road, Salem, NH 03079
Union Status: NonUnion
SIC:5399
NAICS: 452990/All Other General Merchandise Stores
Inspection Type: Accident
Scope: Complete
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Health
Close Conference: 09/07/2005
Emphasis: L:Fall
Case Closed: 10/31/2005
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 100611227 |
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 1 | 1 | ||||
| Current Violations | 1 | 1 | ||||
| Initial Penalty | $5,000 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $5,000 |
| Current Penalty | $5,000 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $5,000 |
| 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. | 01001 | Serious | 5A0001 | 09/07/2005 | 09/19/2005 | $5,000 | $5,000 | $0 | - |
Investigation Summary
On May 2, 2005, an employee, weighing 270 lbs, was using a two-step plastic stool to stock shelves in retail store. The stool was one of several that had defects such as cracks and broken pieces. One of the supporting legs failed and the employee fell backward landing on buttocks and striking back of head on tile covered concrete floor. Employee died of blunt head trauma.
Keywords: HEAD, STRUCK AGAINST, FALL, LOST BALANCE, WORK SURFACE
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 306950692 | Fatality | Other | Stock and inventory clerks |
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