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Accident: 14298426 - Employee Killed When Struck By Falling Crane Boom
| Inspection | Open Date | SIC | Establishment Name |
|---|---|---|---|
| 18842666 | 09/28/1987 | 9311 | Ocean City Wastewater Treatment Plant |
| Inspection | Open Date | SIC | Establishment Name |
| 18842682 | 09/28/1987 | 1799 | George T. Harkins, Inc. |
Employee #1 was standing on the ground beside a tower crane that was being used to lift a 52-piece stack of 4 ft by 8 ft by 5/8 in. plywood. While the load was being lifted, the wire rope supporting the crane gantry broke, causing the gantry to fall. Employee #1 walked under the boom as it fell and was struck on the head and chest. He suffered multiple injuries and was pronounced dead at the scene. The crane was being operated from ground level by a pendant control panel. The operator was located where he could not see whether anyone was under the boom or load.
Keywords:
head, obstructed view, tower crane, work rules, equipment failure, chest, wire rope, crane boom, struck by, falling object
| Employee # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree | Nature | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 18842666 | Fatality | Fracture | Construction inspectors | ||
| 2 | 18842682 | Occupation Not Listed |