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Inspection Detail
Inspection: 122524192 - Thermocor Kimmins
Inspection Information - Office: Providence Area Office
Site Address:
Thermocor Kimmins
360 Eddy Street
Providence, RI 02904
Mailing Address:
, , 00000
Union Status: Union
SIC:1795
NAICS: 0
Inspection Type: Accident
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 04/04/1996
Planning Guide: Safety-Construction
Emphasis:
Case Closed: 03/21/1997
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 361153414 |
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 1 | 1 | ||||
| Current Violations | 1 | 1 | ||||
| Initial Penalty | $7,000 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $7,000 |
| Current Penalty | $5,600 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $5,600 |
| 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 | 19260859 G | 04/11/1996 | 04/16/1996 | $5,600 | $7,000 | $0 | F - Formal Settlement |
Investigation Summary
Employee #1 was using a Komatsu hydraulic excavator with a shear attachment to demolish a building. He was in the cab of the excavator, approximately 20 feet from the building, when a 20,000 pound steam pipe fell onto the cab, crushing him. The pipe had been leaning against the building and was not adequately secured.
Keywords: DEMOLITION, UNSECURED, WORK RULES, EQUIPMENT OPERATOR, CONSTRUCTION, CRUSHED, PIPE, STRUCK BY
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 122524192 | Fatality | Other | Occupation not reported |