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Inspection Detail
Inspection: 307645242 - Willard S. Hanington & Son, Inc.
Inspection Information - Office: Augusta Area Office
Site Address:
Willard S. Hanington & Son, Inc.
1619 Military Road
Reed Plantation, ME 04497
Mailing Address:
, , 00000
Union Status: NonUnion
SIC:2411
NAICS: 113310/Logging
Inspection Type: Accident
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 07/13/2004
Emphasis: L:Fall, L:Logging
Case Closed: 08/09/2004
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 102237310 |
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 1 | 1 | ||||
| Current Violations | 1 | 1 | ||||
| Initial Penalty | $0 | $0 | $0 | $1,500 | $0 | $1,500 |
| Current Penalty | $0 | $0 | $0 | $1,500 | $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 | Other | 19040039 A | 07/21/2004 | 07/26/2004 | $1,500 | $1,500 | $0 | - |
Investigation Summary
On June 7, 2004, Employee #1 climbed up a 6-ft fiberglass step ladder to wipe hydraulic oil off the top of a self-loader truck cab. The after hearing Employee #1 yell, a mechanic turned to see the employee falling and landing face forward on the cement garage floor. The employee did not react to the fall or make any attempts to break his fall. The employee was unconsciousness for approximately 20 seconds, after which he was a little confused but coherent and conversant. He was transported to the Houlton Regional Hospital in a privately owned vehicle. While in the hospital, the employee lapsed into a coma and never regained consciousness. On June 12, 2004 life support was discontinued and the employee died.
Keywords: HEAD, STEPLADDER, LADDER, TORSO, WALKING SURFACE, FALL, CONCRETE
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 307645242 | Fatality | Other | Truck drivers, heavy |