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Inspection Detail
Inspection: 101124741 - Wheeling Pittsburgh Steel Corp.
Inspection Information - Office: Columbus Area Office
Site Address:
Wheeling Pittsburgh Steel Corp.
Martins Ferry Plant
Martins Ferry, OH 43935
Mailing Address:
, , 00000
Union Status: Union
SIC:4491
NAICS: 0
Inspection Type: Accident
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 10/16/1986
Planning Guide: Safety-Maritime
Emphasis:
Case Closed: 10/30/1986
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 360681266 |
Investigation Summary
EMPLOYEE #1 WAS STANDING ON THE P-1 COVER, WHICH WAS SECURED TO THE COAMING AT THE STERN OF THE BARGE. THE WINCH OPERATOR WAS ATTEMPTING TO CLOSE THE P-2 COVER WHEN IT STARTED TO BIND. IN AN EFFORT TO RELIEVE THE BIND, THE TOWER CRANE OPERATOR LOWERED A LINE TO BE ATTACHED TO THE STARBOARD SIDE OF THE P-2 COVER. THE CRANE LIFTED THE P-2 COVER, WHICH MOVED FORWARD SUDDENLY AND STRUCK THE LIP OF THE P-1 COVER WITH GREAT FORCE. THE BLOW CAUSED THE ANCHOR PLATES HOLDING THE P-1 COVER IN PLACE TO BE BROKEN, ALLOWING THE P-1 COVER TO MOVE FORWARD. EMPLOYEE #1, STANDING ON THE P-1 COVER, WAS THROWN OFF BALANCE AND FELL, HEAD FIRST, THROUGH THE FLOOR OPENING WHICH THE P-1 COVER HAD FORMERLY BEEN COVERING. HE FELL 20 FEET TO THE BARGE'S STEEL BOTTOM AND WAS KILLED.
Keywords: BARGE, HATCH, UNSTABLE SURFACE, FALL, LOST BALANCE
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 101124741 | Fatality | Concussion | Occupation not reported |