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Inspection Detail
Inspection: 829622 - Otis Elevator Company
Inspection Information - Office: Wilmington Area Office
Site Address:
Otis Elevator Company
Chase Bldg., 700 Block Del. Ave.
Wilmington, DE 19801
Mailing Address:
2516 W. Fourth Street, Wilmington, DE 19805
Union Status: Union
SIC:1796
NAICS: 0
Inspection Type: Planned
Scope: Complete
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 10/15/1985
Planning Guide: Safety-Construction
Emphasis:
Case Closed: 01/09/1986
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 2 | 2 | ||||
| Current Violations | 1 | 1 | ||||
| Initial Penalty | $640 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $640 |
| Current Penalty | $250 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $250 |
| 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 | 19260451 A04 | 11/15/1985 | 11/21/1985 | $250 | $320 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement | ||
| 2. | 01002 | Serious | 19260451 A12 | 11/15/1985 | 11/21/1985 | $320 | $320 | $0 | - | Citation has been deleted. |
Investigation Summary
Employee #1 was adjusting the row width on a John Deere 444 Cornhead that was supported by a three point carrier. The oil drums slipped off the carrier and fell onto the employee, severing his trachea and fracturing his ribs. Employee #1 was killed. The carrier locks may not have been completely pushed into place.
Keywords: SEVERED, FRACTURE, OIL DRUM, UNSECURED, WORK RULES, SLIP, CONSTRUCTION, RIB
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 829622 | Fatality | Cut/Laceration | Occupation not reported |