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Inspection Detail
Inspection: 1506351.015 - J & M Megacare Co., Inc.
Inspection Information - Office: Providence Area Office
Site Address:
J & M Megacare Co., Inc.
10 Railroad Street Apt. 174w
North Smithfield, RI 02896
Mailing Address:
30 Marilyn Drive, Douglas, MA 01516
Union Status: NonUnion
SIC:
NAICS: 561720/Janitorial Services
Inspection Type: Fat/Cat
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 12/11/2020
Emphasis: L:Fall
Case Closed: 03/19/2021
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 1704855 |
Investigation Summary
At 9:30 a.m. on December 11, 2020, an employee, the owner of the company, was on the second floor of a loft apartment cleaning and dusting the area. It was believed that the employee attempted to reach an HVAC vent for cleaning purposes, and in doing so, he fell over a half-wall to the floor below. The half-wall was approximately 41.5 inches in height, and the fall distance was approximately twelve feet. The employee sustained a serious head injury, and died in the hospital approximately seven hours later.
Keywords: Cleaning, Fall, Fall Protection, Head, Leaning over, Lost Balance, Skull, Wall
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1506351.015 | 54 | M | Fatality | Janitors and cleaners |