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Inspection Detail
Inspection: 307635482 - Varatech Industries, Inc.
Inspection Information - Office: Long Island Area Office
Site Address:
Varatech Industries, Inc.
180 Roger Ave.
Inwood, NY 11096
Mailing Address:
214-41 42nd Ave., Bayside, NY 11361
Union Status: NonUnion
SIC:3999
NAICS: 339999/All Other Miscellaneous Manufacturing
Inspection Type: Accident
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 05/01/2007
Emphasis:
Case Closed: 03/10/2008
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 100151554 | ||
| Referral | 200156602 | 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 | $1,500 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $1,500 |
| 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 | 05/03/2007 | 05/15/2007 | $1,500 | $1,500 | $0 | - |
Investigation Summary
On November 6, 2006, Employee #1 was repositioning a steel plate (approximately 12 ft by 6 ft and weighing approximately 3,000 lbs.) on its edge and against a dirt screening machine. He was attaching a steel chain to the plate, when it fell, crushing him, and killing him.
Keywords: CHAIN, STEEL PLATE, STEEL, UNSECURED, CRUSHED, STRUCK BY, UNSTABLE LOAD
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 307635482 | Fatality | Asphyxia | Occupation not reported |