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Inspection Detail
Inspection: 310187943 - Amtech Lighting Services
Inspection Information - Office: Hartford Area Office
Site Address:
Amtech Lighting Services
120 Hale Road (Christmas Tree Shops)
Manchester, CT 06040
Mailing Address:
92 West Road, Ellington, CT 06029
Union Status: NonUnion
SIC:7349
NAICS: 561790/Other Services to Buildings and Dwellings
Inspection Type: Planned
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 10/04/2007
Emphasis: L:Fall, S:Fall From Height
Case Closed: 10/05/2007
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Referral | 200088540 | Yes |
Investigation Summary
On October 3, 2007, Employee #1, a 40-year-old lighting service technician, was standing on an 8-foot Werner fiberglass step ladder and changing fluorescent lighting tubes at a Christmas tree store. When he reached for a screwdriver in his tool belt, he lost his balance, fell approximately 6 feet, and sprained his left ankle. Employee #1 stated that there was no electric shock involved, the ladder was not bumped, and he was not distracted. Witnesses stated that Employee #1 was standing on the second step from the top of the ladder. The step ladder was two months old and in good repair.
Keywords: LADDER, FALL, LOST BALANCE, SPRAIN, ANKLE
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 310187943 | Non Hospitalized injury | Strain/Sprain | Occupation not reported |