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Inspection Detail
Inspection: 314087990 - Ver-Tech Elevator Co. Inc.
Inspection Information - Office: Manhattan Area Office
Site Address:
Ver-Tech Elevator Co. Inc.
242 West 104th Street
New York, NY 10025
Mailing Address:
100-01 91st Avenue, Richmond Hill, NY 11418
Union Status: NonUnion
SIC:7699
NAICS: 561790/Other Services to Buildings and Dwellings
Inspection Type: Accident
Scope: Complete
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 01/13/2010
Emphasis:
Case Closed: 07/22/2010
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 102521408 | ||
| Referral | 202652350 | Yes |
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 2 | 2 | ||||
| Current Violations | 2 | 2 | ||||
| Initial Penalty | $5,000 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $5,000 |
| Current Penalty | $3,750 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $3,750 |
| 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 | 06/25/2010 | 08/11/2010 | $1,875 | $2,500 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement | ||
| 2. | 01002 | Serious | 19100333 B02 | 06/25/2010 | 07/14/2010 | $1,875 | $2,500 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement |
Investigation Summary
At approximately 5:50 p.m. on January 13, 2010, Employee #1, an elevator helper, with Ver-Tech Elevator Co. Inc, was riding atop the elevator car and servicing and inspecting the elevator. At the time, Employee #1 was inspecting for and correcting crossed and twisted hoist cables, when he was crushed between the top of the car (crosshead) and the top of the hoistway. Employee #1 was pronounced dead and was transported to the Office of Chief Medical Examiner (OCME).
Keywords: WIRE ROPE, CRUSHED, ELEVATOR, ELEVATOR SHAFT
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 314087990 | Fatality | Concussion | Occupation not reported |