Accident Report Detail

Accident Summary Nr: 848770 - Five employees hospitalized after fall from crane load

Accident Summary Nr: 848770 -- Report ID: 0524200 -- Event Date: 01/11/1989
Inspection Nr	Date Opened	SIC	NAICS	Establishment Name
103334819	01/11/1989	1542	0	Pcl/Mchugh A Joint Venture

Abstract: Employees #1 through #5 were relocating a 20 ft by 20 ft wooden platform from one position on the site to another. They attached a tower crane's load hook to a two-part wire rope sling configuration. The sling, in turn, was attached to two lifting shackles affixed at midpoints on the platform. When Employees #1 through #5 climbed onto the platform for balance, the platform, which was suspended at only two points, flipped and tossed them approximately 8 ft to an adjacent lower level. Employees #1 through #5 were hospitalized and released. Violations of 29 CFR 1926.550(c)(5) referenced tower crane manufacturer's prohibition of riding on loads.

Keywords: PLATFORM, UNSECURED, WORK RULES, LOAD SHIFT, CONSTRUCTION, RIDING ON EQUIPMENT, FALL, FALL PROTECTION, CRANE, UNSTABLE POSITION

Employee Details
Employee #	Inspection Nr	Degree of Injury	Nature of Injury	Occupation
1	103334819	Hospitalized injury	Bruise/Contus/Abras	Occupation not reported
2	103334819	Hospitalized injury	Bruise/Contus/Abras	Occupation not reported
3	103334819	Hospitalized injury	Fracture	Occupation not reported
4	103334819	Hospitalized injury	Bruise/Contus/Abras	Occupation not reported
5	103334819	Hospitalized injury	Bruise/Contus/Abras	Occupation not reported

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