Accident Report Detail

Accident Summary Nr: 14506471 - Two Killed, One Injured By Drill Torque Arm

Accident Summary Nr: 14506471 -- Report ID: 0830500 -- Event Date: 09/05/1984
Inspection Nr	Date Opened	SIC	NAICS	Establishment Name
1505080	09/06/1984	1796	0	De Roeck Crane Service
Inspection Nr	Date Opened	SIC	NAICS	Establishment Name
1505072	09/06/1984	1629	0	Barcus Construction Co
Inspection Nr	Date Opened	SIC	NAICS	Establishment Name
1505049	09/06/1984	1521	0	Fulton Construction Company

Abstract: At approximately 12:45 p.m. on September 5, 1984, Employee #3 was supervising the drilling of a test pile for a construction site. The auger was about 1.5 ft into the hole. As Employees #1 and #2 approached the drilling area, the auger came to a complete stop and then counter-released at a high velocity. The torque arm was attached to the drill lead but not secured to the crane. The 16-ft, 4-in.-long torque arm struck Employees #1 and #2 and grazed Employee #3. Employees #1 and #2 sustained multiple injuries and were killed. Employee #3's shoulder was bruised and lacerated.

Keywords: jammed, drill rig--non-oil, struck by, unsecured, contusion, rotating parts, construction, auger

Employee Details
Employee #	Inspection Nr	Degree	Nature of Injury	Occupation
1	1505080			Occupation Not Listed
2	1505072	Non Hospitalized injury	Bruise/Contus/Abras	Occupation not reported
3	1505049	Fatality	Asphyxia	Occupation not reported
4	1505049	Fatality	Other	Occupation not reported

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