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Inspection Detail
Note: The following inspection has not been indicated as closed. OSHA citation items will be posted 30 (thirty) days after the employer receives the citation(s), except in cases of significant public interest. Posted citation items reflect any amendments to citations that are the result of a prompt settlement, which OSHA encourages. Employers and employee representatives will continue to receive copies of the citation(s) upon issuance.
Inspection: 1779994.015 - Central Lighting & Energy, Llc
Inspection Information - Office: Springfield Area Office
Site Address:
Central Lighting & Energy, Llc
198 New Lancaster Rd
Leominster, MA 01453
Mailing Address:
51 Truss Dr, Boerne, TX 78006
Union Status: NonUnion
SIC:
NAICS: 238210/Electrical Contractors
Inspection Type: Fat/Cat
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 10/07/2024
Emphasis:
Case Closed:
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 2220164 | ||
| Inspection | 1779995 | Yes |
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 1 | 1 | ||||
| Current Violations | 1 | 1 | ||||
| Initial Penalty | $11,585 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $11,585 |
| Current Penalty | $8,000 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $8,000 |
| 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 | 5A0001 | 03/21/2025 | 05/09/2025 | $8,000 | $11,585 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement |
Investigation Summary
At approximately 1:30 a.m. on October 7, 2024, Employee #1 was painting HVAC equipment while working from an elevated scissor lift at a Lowe's department store. An extension cord tied to the lift's guardrail and draped over the side was pulled by a forklift operated by a Lowe's employee. The forklift caught the cord and caused the scissor lift to tip over, throwing the employee from the basket to the concrete floor from a height of over 20 feet. The employee sustained broken bones and internal injuries that resulted in a fatality.
Keywords: Broken, Broken Bone, Concrete Floor, Ejected, Fall, Fall From Elevation, Fall Protection, Floor, Forklift, Fracture, Guard, Guardrail, HVAC, Internal Injuries, Lift, Scissor lift, Tips Over
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1779994.015 | 25 | M | Fatality | Painters, construction and maintenance |