Accident Report Detail

Accident Summary Nr: 170194567 - Two employees' feet crushed by toppled crane load block

Accident Summary Nr: 170194567 -- Report ID: 0950633 -- Event Date: 04/19/1991
Inspection Nr	Date Opened	SIC	NAICS	Establishment Name
112044342	05/31/1991	1623	0	Advanco Constructors

Abstract: At approximately 12:00 noon on April 19, 1991, Employees #1 and #2 were changing the load block of a 65-ton Link Belt crane to another load block that was free-standing on the ground. As they removed the clamps from the load block cables, the load block on the ground toppled over onto their feet. Both employees sustained serious injuries. The load block that fell on them was not secured once the cables were loosened. No foreman or supervisor was present at the time of accident. Employees #1 and #2 were well-trained and experienced, and had changed load blocks in the past. The employer was cited for a violation of T8CCR 3328(e).

Keywords: UNSECURED, WORK RULES, CONSTRUCTION, CRUSHED, CRANE COUNTERWEIGHT, CRANE, FOOT, OVERTURN

Employee Details
Employee #	Inspection Nr	Age	Sex	Degree of Injury	Nature of Injury	Occupation
1	112044342			Hospitalized injury	Fracture	Occupation not reported
2	112044342			Hospitalized injury	Fracture	Occupation not reported

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