Inspection Detail
Inspection: 305547234 - Massachusetts General Hospital
Inspection Information - Office: Boston South Area Office
Site Address:
Massachusetts General Hospital
80 Blossom Street
Boston, MA 02114
Mailing Address:
55 Fruit Street, Bulfinch 360, Boston, MA 02114
Union Status: NonUnion
SIC:8062
NAICS: 622110/General Medical and Surgical Hospitals
Inspection Type: Accident
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Health
Close Conference: 03/26/2003
Emphasis: L:Forklift
Case Closed: 08/12/2003
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 100461037 |
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 2 | 2 | ||||
| Current Violations | 2 | 2 | ||||
| Initial Penalty | $12,600 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $12,600 |
| Current Penalty | $10,000 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $10,000 |
| 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 | 19100022 B01 | 07/03/2003 | 07/30/2003 | $5,000 | $6,300 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement | ||
| 2. | 01002 | Serious | 19100023 E07 III | 07/03/2003 | 07/30/2003 | $5,000 | $6,300 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement |
Investigation Summary
At approximately 9:45 p.m. on February 17, 2003, Employee #1, employed by Massachusetts General Hospital (MGH), was removing snow from the sidewalk in front of the Gray/Jackson Building. He was operating a Bobcat when it fell through a grate in the sidewalk and landed 25 feet below the sidewalk. He was taken to the emergency room where he died.
Keywords: FALL, LOADER, STRUCK BY
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 305547234 | Fatality | Other | Machinery maintenance occupations |
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