Inspection Detail

Inspection: 309383115 - Mark Pierson Dba Port Bay Caretaking

Inspection Information - Office: Syracuse Area Office

Inspection Nr: 309383115

Report ID: 0215800

Date Opened: 07/21/2006

Site Address:
Mark Pierson Dba Port Bay Caretaking
6467 Bonnie Castle Road
Wolcott, NY 14590

Mailing Address:
8330 Graves Point Rd., Wolcott, NY 14590

Union Status: NonUnion

SIC:1799

NAICS: 561790/Other Services to Buildings and Dwellings

Inspection Type: Accident

Scope: Complete

Advanced Notice: N

Ownership: Private

Safety/Health: Safety

Close Conference: 10/24/2006

Emphasis:

Case Closed: 10/30/2006

Related Activity
Type	Activity Nr	Safety	Health
Accident	100881820

Investigation Summary

Investigation Nr: 200881233

Event: 07/17/2006

Employee electrocuted working in water on boat hoist

On July 17, 2006, Employee #1 and a coworker-partner were replacing a cable on a boat hoist at a private residence. They were in the water, working with hand tools, when they both sustained electric shocks. The coworker managed to get out and then saw Employee #1 going under the surface. Thinking the situation was safe, the coworker went back in to help his partner, only to receive more shocks. Employee #1 was killed; the coworker sustained shock injuries, including damage to his heart. He also suffered from multiple infections, including in his lungs.

Keywords: HOISTING MECHANISM, WORK RULES, ELECTROCUTED, CONSTRUCTION, HOIST, ELEC CIRC PART--MISC, HAND TOOL, WATER

Investigated Inspection
#	Inspection	Age	Sex	Degree of Injury	Nature of Injury	Occupation
1	309383115			Fatality	Electric Shock	Construction laborers

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