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Inspection Detail
Inspection: 308009471 - W & H Systems Inc.
Inspection Information - Office: Pittsburgh Area Office
Inspection Nr: 308009471
Report ID: 0317500
Date Opened: 10/13/2004
Site Address:
W & H Systems Inc.
159 Painter Road
Smithton, PA 15479
Mailing Address:
120 Asia Place, Carlstadt, NJ 07072
Union Status: NonUnion
SIC:1796
NAICS: 238290/Other Building Equipment Contractors
Inspection Type: Accident
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: Y
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 12/08/2004
Emphasis: L:Fall
Case Closed: 01/21/2005
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 100540822 |
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 1 | 1 | ||||
| Current Violations | 1 | 1 | ||||
| Initial Penalty | $4,900 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $4,900 |
| Current Penalty | $4,900 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $4,900 |
| 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. | 01001A | Serious | 19260020 B04 | 12/20/2004 | 12/23/2004 | $4,900 | $4,900 | $0 | - | ||
| 2. | 01001B | Serious | 19260021 B02 | 12/20/2004 | 12/23/2004 | $0 | $0 | $0 | - |
Investigation Summary
Investigation Nr: 200541134
Event: 10/12/2004
Employee killed in fall from lift when guardrail fails
On October 12, 2004, Employee #1 was on a scissor lift performing his regular duties when the guardrail malfunctioned and he fell. Employee #1 was killed.
Keywords: GUARDRAIL, CONSTRUCTION, EQUIPMENT FAILURE, FALL, FALL PROTECTION, ELEVATED WORK PLAT, AERIAL LIFT
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 308009471 | Fatality | Fracture | Occupation not reported |