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Inspection Detail
Inspection: 125083659 - Modern Window Cleaning Co
Inspection Information - Office: Miosha General Industry Safety & Health Division
Site Address:
Modern Window Cleaning Co
340 Summer Ave Nw
Grand Rapids, MI 49504
Mailing Address:
, , 00000
Union Status: NonUnion
SIC:7349
NAICS: 0
Inspection Type: Accident
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 06/08/1995
Planning Guide: Safety-Manufacturing
Emphasis:
Case Closed: 02/18/1997
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 360998579 |
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 1 | 1 | 2 | |||
| Current Violations | 1 | 1 | 2 | |||
| Initial Penalty | $750 | $0 | $1,500 | $0 | $0 | $2,250 |
| Current Penalty | $375 | $0 | $750 | $0 | $0 | $1,125 |
| 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 | 4081054101 | 07/11/1995 | 09/03/1996 | $375 | $750 | $0 | 08/24/1995 | F - Formal Settlement | |
| 2. | 02001 | Repeat | 4081052903 | 07/11/1995 | 09/03/1996 | $750 | $1,500 | $0 | 08/24/1995 | F - Formal Settlement |
Investigation Summary
On June 6, 1995, Employee #1, of Modern Window Cleaning Co., was attempting to enter a boatswain's chair scaffold. The scaffold did not have extensions to the boom or counterweights. He was not wearing a safety belt and lifeline. The scaffold and the employee fell approximately 50 feet, causing fatal injuries. Two citations were issued for serious violations of 0529(3) and 0541(1).
Keywords: WINDOW WASHER, BOSUN CHAIR, COUNTERBALANCE, WORK RULES, SCAFFOLD COLLAPSE, FALL, FALL PROTECTION, SCAFFOLD
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 125083659 | Fatality | Fracture | Occupation not reported |