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Inspection Detail
Inspection: 316528561 - New Mexico School For The Deaf
Inspection Information - Office: State Of New Mexico Environment Department Occupational Health & Safety Bureau
Site Address:
New Mexico School For The Deaf
1060 Cerrillos Road
Santa Fe, NM 87505
Mailing Address:
, , 00000
Union Status: NonUnion
SIC:8211
NAICS: 611110/Elementary and Secondary Schools
Inspection Type: Accident
Scope: Complete
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: StateGovt
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 11/19/2012
Emphasis:
Case Closed: 06/10/2013
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 100043553 |
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 2 | 2 | ||||
| Current Violations | 2 | 2 | ||||
| Initial Penalty | $0 | $0 | $0 | $3,500 | $0 | $3,500 |
| Current Penalty | $0 | $0 | $0 | $3,500 | $0 | $3,500 |
| 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 | Other | 19040029 A | 05/16/2013 | 06/11/2013 | $0 | $0 | $0 | - | ||
| 2. | 01002 | Other | 19040039 A | 05/16/2013 | 05/21/2013 | $3,500 | $3,500 | $0 | - |
Investigation Summary
At 12:40 p.m. on October 22, 2012, Employee #1 was working as an HVAC maintenance specialist for the New Mexico School for the Deaf, in Santa Fe, NM. He was repairing an air conditioning unit on the roof of the James A. Little Theatre on the school's campus. Employee #1 was accompanied by a coworker, who was an electrician. Employee #1 was descending a 24 foot (7.3 meters) fiberglass Werner extension ladder from the roof to retrieve some needed tools. Immediately after exiting the roof, Employee #1 fell off the ladder approximately 12 to 16 feet (3.7 to 4.9 meters) and landed on a concrete walkway. Employee #1 struck his head and fractured multiple ribs. Another worker returning from lunch saw Employee #1 on the ground and called emergency medical services. Employee #1 was transported by the Santa Fe fire department to CHRISTUS St. Vincent Regional Medical Center. While he was undergoing treatment at the medical center, Employee #1 sustained a pulmonary embolism that traveled to his heart. He died on November 4, 2012.
Keywords: FRACTURE, HEAD, MAINTENANCE, EXTENSION LADDER, ROOF, EMERGENCY RESPONSE, AIR CONDITIONER, RIB, FALL, PULMONARY EMBOLISM
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 316528561 | Fatality | Other | Heating, air conditioning, and refrig. mechanics |