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Inspection Detail
Inspection: 308106830 - Otis Elevator Company
Inspection Information - Office: Boston South Area Office
Inspection Nr: 308106830
Report ID: 0111400
Date Opened: 04/15/2005
Site Address:
Otis Elevator Company
1 Beacon Street
Boston, MA 02108
Mailing Address:
61 Fourth Avenue, Needham, MA 02494
Union Status: Union
SIC:1796
NAICS: 238290/Other Building Equipment Contractors
Inspection Type: Accident
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 10/12/2005
Emphasis: L:Fall
Case Closed: 12/27/2006
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 100461466 |
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 1 | 1 | ||||
| Current Violations | 1 | 1 | ||||
| Initial Penalty | $7,000 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $7,000 |
| Current Penalty | $5,000 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $5,000 |
| 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 | 10/12/2005 | 11/30/2005 | $5,000 | $7,000 | $0 | 10/31/2005 | F - Formal Settlement |
Investigation Summary
Investigation Nr: 200461929
Event: 04/15/2005
Employee Falls Into Elevator Pit and Is Killed
On April 15, 2005, Employee #1 was struck by a falling wire rope while working around the elevator shaft. This caused Employee #1 to fall 20 ft into the elevator pit. Employee #1 suffered fatal injuries.
Keywords: WIRE ROPE, FALL, STRUCK BY, FALLING OBJECT, ELEVATOR SHAFT
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 308106830 | Fatality | Other | Occupation not reported |