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Inspection Detail
Inspection: 310887823 - Tri-Dim Filter Corporation
Inspection Information - Office: Cleveland Area Office
Site Address:
Tri-Dim Filter Corporation
10701 East Blvd
Cleveland, OH 44106
Mailing Address:
93 Industrial Dr. P.O.B 466, Louisa, VA 23093
Union Status: NonUnion
SIC:7349
NAICS: 561790/Other Services to Buildings and Dwellings
Inspection Type: Accident
Scope: Complete
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 03/23/2007
Emphasis: S:Fall From Height
Case Closed: 10/09/2007
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 100104264 |
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 2 | 2 | ||||
| Current Violations | 1 | 1 | 2 | |||
| Initial Penalty | $9,450 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $9,450 |
| Current Penalty | $5,000 | $0 | $0 | $1,600 | $0 | $6,600 |
| FTA Penalty | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| # | Citation ID | Citation Type | Standard Cited | Issuance Date | Abatement Due Date | Current Penalty | Initial Penalty | FTA Penalty | Contest | Latest Event | Note |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | 01001A | Serious | 19100023 B01 I | 09/05/2007 | 09/11/2007 | $5,000 | $6,300 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement | ||
| 2. | 01001B | Serious | 19100146 D02 | 09/05/2007 | 09/11/2007 | $0 | $0 | $0 | - | ||
| 3. | 01002 | Other | 19100146 D04 VII | 09/05/2007 | 09/10/2007 | $1,600 | $3,150 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement |
Investigation Summary
At approximately 9:45 a.m. on March 22, 2007, Employee #1, a cleaning technician, was working with coworkers in an HVAC system located on the penthouse floor. They were within the HVAC system performing cleaning operations using HEPA vacuums. The HVAC system is located approximately 10 to 12 ft above the penthouse floor. Connected to the HVAC system, by a wall opening, is a masonry block shaft which extends to the second floor, approximately 40 to 44 ft below the working surface. They were taking a break and were passing the shaft opening. Employee #1 placed his foot into a low point within the system and lost his balance. He fell four floors to the ceiling of the second floor and was killed.
Keywords: MAINTENANCE, CLEANING, STRUCK AGAINST, FALL, LOST BALANCE
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 310887823 | Fatality | Other | Supervisors; handlers,equip-cleaners,laborers nec |