Accident Report Detail

Accident Summary Nr: 170055552 - Two employees injured when struck by crane boom

Accident Summary Nr: 170055552 -- Report ID: 0453710 -- Event Date: 07/25/1990
Inspection Nr	Date Opened	SIC	NAICS	Establishment Name
18548446	07/27/1990	1799	0	Formco Concrete Forming, Inc.
Inspection Nr	Date Opened	SIC	NAICS	Establishment Name
18548396	07/26/1990	1542	0	Carlson Constructors Of North Carolina, Inc.
Inspection Nr	Date Opened	SIC	NAICS	Establishment Name
18548446	07/27/1990	1799	0	Formco Concrete Forming, Inc.

Abstract: Employees #1 and #2, of Formco Concrete Forming, Inc., were standing atop metal forms vibrating concrete. The crane boom was lowered and extended to move the 2-yard concrete bucket, which was three-quarters full, into position to pour. Suddenly the crane's superstructure tipped over, causing the boom to strike the formwork and Employees #1 and #2. Employee #1 sustained multiple fractures and was hospitalized. Employee #2 sustained a bruised hip. The crane was operated by the general contractor.

Keywords: CONCRETE FORM WORK, HIP, CONTUSION, OVERTURN, FRACTURE, CRANE BOOM, CONSTRUCTION, STRUCK BY, CRANE

Employee Details
Employee #	Inspection Nr	Degree of Injury	Nature of Injury	Occupation
1	18548446	Hospitalized injury	Fracture	Construction trades, n.e.c.
2	18548396			Occupation Not Listed
3	18548446	Non Hospitalized injury	Bruise/Contus/Abras	Construction trades, n.e.c.

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