Inspection Detail
Inspection: 307687947 - Aeromech, Inc.
Inspection Information - Office: Syracuse Area Office
Site Address:
Aeromech, Inc.
Fed Ex Terminal Garage
Syracuse, NY 13212
Mailing Address:
2273 Forth St, Grand Island, NY 14072
Union Status: NonUnion
SIC:7349
NAICS: 561790/Other Services to Buildings and Dwellings
Inspection Type: Accident
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 04/12/2005
Emphasis: L:Fall
Case Closed: 08/04/2005
Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
---|---|---|---|
Accident | 100881465 |
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 | $1,000 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $1,000 |
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 | 04/13/2005 | 04/18/2005 | $1,000 | $1,500 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement |
Investigation Summary
Employee #1 was working on an elevated JLG Scissor Lift, approximately 18 ft above the concrete floor, performing maintenance on an overhead door. Employee #1 was cycling the door, when it jammed just prior to closing (3 ft above the floor). Employee #1 attempted to clear the jam, using a screwdriver to pry the emergency handle free. The door opened and struck Employee #1 and the guardrail system of the scissor lift, causing the scissor lift to tip over. Employee #1 was killed.
Keywords: MAINTENANCE, WORK RULES, CONSTRUCTION, FALL, STRUCK BY, ELEVATED WORK PLAT, AERIAL LIFT, OVERTURN
# | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
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1 | 307687947 | Fatality | Fracture | Supervisors, mechanics and repairers |