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Inspection Detail
Inspection: 307390583 - Paramount Elevator Corp.
Inspection Information - Office: San Francisco District Office
Site Address:
Paramount Elevator Corp.
225 Post Street
San Francisco, CA 94109
Mailing Address:
249 Fallon Street, Oakland, CA 94607
Union Status: Union
SIC:1796
NAICS: 238290/Other Building Equipment Contractors
Inspection Type: Accident
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 09/10/2004
Planning Guide: Safety-Manufacturing
Emphasis: S:Construction (Cship)
Case Closed: 09/24/2004
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 362198293 |
Investigation Summary
At approximately 8:30 pm. On July 12, 2004, Employee #1 was working for Paramount Elevator Corp as an elevator mechanic's helper. Employee #1 was an elevator contractor replaced the existing elevators inside of the building. Employee #1 was removing old counterweights from the elevator pit. The "H-shaped" counterweights were each manually lifted from the pit that was approximately 3.5feet deep and onto the sill of the first floor hoist way landing. Employee #1 had approximately 6 counterweights lifted already onto the sill. Employee #1 lifted the next one and was just placing it down. His right little finger was pinched and severely lacerated, as Employee #1 was laying the counterweight down. When the finger was jammed between the counterweight and an angle iron that were used as a doorstop. Employee #1 was driven to St. Francis Memorial Hospital for treatment
Keywords: FINGER, JAMMED, LACERATION, PIT, ELEVATOR
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 307390583 | Hospitalized injury | Cut/Laceration | Elevator installers and repairers |