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Inspection Detail
Inspection: 100634237 - Ewr, Inc.
Inspection Information - Office: Dallas Area Office
Site Address:
Ewr, Inc.
2102 Elm Street
Dallas, TX 75201
Mailing Address:
P. O. Box 87649, Houston, TX 77287
Union Status: NonUnion
SIC:1796
NAICS: 0
Inspection Type: Accident
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 05/01/1987
Planning Guide: Safety-Construction
Emphasis:
Case Closed: 10/19/1995
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 360137111 |
Investigation Summary
On April 25, 1987, four employees from three different companies were involved in dismantling a tower crane. The 117 foot outer jib of a 250 by 152 foot high tower crane had been removed and placed on the ground. Employee #1 (crane operator) was beginning to move the crane around in order to remove the counterweights when the crane became unbalanced and began to fall backwards. The crane was freestanding during this time. Employees #2, #3 and #4 were positioned near the counterweights and were killed upon their impact. Employee #1 was shaken up, bruised and cut but not seriously injured.
Keywords: DISMANTLING, JIB CRANE, LACERATION, CONTUSION, CRANE
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 100634237 | Fatality | Fracture | Crane and tower operators |