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Inspection Detail
Inspection: 308003953 - Carrier Corporation, Commercial Service
Inspection Information - Office: Chicago North Area Office
Site Address:
Carrier Corporation, Commercial Service
Woodfield Mall
Schaumburg, IL 60173
Mailing Address:
655 W. Grand Ave. Suite 320, Elmhurst, IL 60126
Union Status: Union
SIC:7623
NAICS: 811310/Commercial and Industrial Machinery and Equipment (except Automotive and Electronic) Repair and Maintenance
Inspection Type: Accident
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: Y
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 09/07/2004
Emphasis: L:Fall
Case Closed: 12/30/2004
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 101262269 |
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 1 | 1 | ||||
| Current Violations | ||||||
| Initial Penalty | $1,700 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $1,700 |
| Current Penalty | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| 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 | 12/07/2004 | 01/11/2005 | $1,700 | $1,700 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement | Citation has been deleted. |
Investigation Summary
At approximately 1:45 p.m. on August 24, 2004, Employee #1, a service technician responded to an air conditioning service call at a shopping mall. Employee #1 was located on the roof of the building troubleshooting a failure with the unit, when it started to rain. Employee #1 attempted to exit the roof through a hatch and slipped on the top step of a fixed ladder. He fell about 10 feet 7 inches to a concrete landing. Although Employee #1 landed on his feet, he was found lying on the landing complaining of back pain. He was hospitalized and underwent surgery to repair five fractured vertebrae. After receiving physical therapy on September 3, 2004, Employee #1 expressed that he felt light headed and was later found unconscious. He was transported to the hospital where he was pronounced dead. The coroners report determined the primary cause of death to dilated cardio myopathy with the fall as a contributing factor.
Keywords: FRACTURE, REPAIR, SERVICE CONDUCTOR, AIR CONDITIONER, LADDER, SLIP, BACK, FALL, SLIPPERY SURFACE, VERTEBRA
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 308003953 | Fatality | Fracture | Heating, air conditioning, and refrig. mechanics |