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Inspection Detail
Inspection: 103416921 - Thermo Environmental Instruments
Inspection Information - Office: Boston North Area Office
Site Address:
Thermo Environmental Instruments
8 West Forge Parkway
Franklin, MA 02038
Mailing Address:
, , 00000
Union Status: NonUnion
SIC:3829
NAICS: 0
Inspection Type: Accident
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: Y
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 03/07/1990
Planning Guide: Safety-Manufacturing
Emphasis:
Case Closed: 04/05/1990
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 360942437 |
Investigation Summary
On November 29, 1989, Employee #1, an experienced field service engineer for Thermo Environmental Instruments Corp., was working on gas analytical equipment at Wheelabrator Environmental Systems in North Andover, MA. The gas analytical equipment was located in a room adjacent to a 3 ft by 4 ft platform that is 30 ft high. To access this platform, Employee #1 used a fixed vertical ladder that was approximately 7 1/2 ft high. The fixed ladder was located on a platform 7 1/2 ft by 14 ft, and 23 ft high. Access to the first platform was gained by a set of stairs. Employee #1 fell, and died approximately two hours later of a skull fracture. Since there were no witnesses, it cannot be determined from what level the employee fell.
Keywords: WORK RULES, LADDER, SKULL, ELEVATED WORK PLAT, FRACTURE, FALL
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 103416921 | Fatality | Fracture | Occupation not reported |