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Inspection Detail
Inspection: 101636033 - Sun Erection Co.
Inspection Information - Office: Baton Rouge Area Office
Site Address:
Sun Erection Co.
Chennault Air Base
Lake Charles, LA 70601
Mailing Address:
725 Central Avenue, Jefferson, LA 70121
Union Status: Union
SIC:1791
NAICS: 0
Inspection Type: Accident
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 01/09/1987
Emphasis:
Case Closed: 03/09/1987
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 360156921 |
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 1 | 1 | ||||
| Current Violations | 1 | 1 | ||||
| Initial Penalty | $900 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $900 |
| Current Penalty | $640 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $640 |
| FTA Penalty | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| # | Citation ID | Citaton Type | Standard Cited | Issuance Date | Abatement Due Date | Current Penalty | Initial Penalty | FTA Penalty | Contest | Latest Event | Note |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | 01001 | Serious | 19260550 A01 | 01/22/1987 | 01/26/1987 | $640 | $900 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement |
Investigation Summary
Three cranes were lifting a section of steel roofing structure for an aircraft hanger. A 150-ton crane was lifting one end of the structure while two 50-ton cranes were lifting the opposite end. When the 150-ton crane began to list toward the load, the operator lowered his load to ground level. One of the 50-ton cranes then lowered its load. This caused the beam to break on the other 50-ton crane and the entire steel structure to fall, knocking Employee #1 from a stationary column to the ground. Employee #1, already injured, attempted to escape the falling load, but was struck by falling steel and killed. Employee #2 was also struck by the falling material and sustained injuries that required hospitalization. Subsequent investigation revealed that the position of the 150- ton crane was off by approximately 4 feet, causing the other crane to become overloaded.
Keywords: WORK RULES, OVERLOADED, CONSTRUCTION, EQUIPMENT FAILURE, FALL, STRUCK BY, FALLING OBJECT, CRANE
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 101636033 | Fatality | Bruise/Contus/Abras | Occupation not reported | ||
| 2 | 101636033 | Hospitalized injury | Bruise/Contus/Abras | Occupation not reported |