Inspection Detail
Inspection: 102278389 - Willamette Industrie, Inc.
Inspection Information - Office: Baton Rouge Area Office
Site Address:
Willamette Industrie, Inc.
4537 Hwy 480
Campti, LA 71411
Mailing Address:
P.O Box 377, Campti, LA 71411
Union Status: NonUnion
SIC:1629
NAICS: 0
Inspection Type: Unprog Rel
Scope: Complete
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 05/10/1991
Planning Guide: Safety-Construction
Emphasis:
Case Closed: 01/20/1993
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 360157382 |
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 3 | 3 | ||||
| Current Violations | ||||||
| Initial Penalty | $5,625 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $5,625 |
| Current Penalty | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| 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 A04 | 06/12/1991 | 06/15/1991 | $0 | $1,875 | $0 | 07/11/1991 | W - Empr Withdrew | Citation has been deleted. |
| 2. | 01002 | Serious | 19260550 A05 | 06/12/1991 | 06/15/1991 | $0 | $1,875 | $0 | 07/11/1991 | W - Empr Withdrew | Citation has been deleted. |
| 3. | 01003 | Serious | 19260550 A06 | 06/12/1991 | 07/08/1991 | $0 | $1,875 | $0 | 07/11/1991 | W - Empr Withdrew | Citation has been deleted. |
Investigation Summary
At approximately 5:10 p.m. on May 3, 1991, a load of rebar had just been removed from the boom of a Clark-Linn 150-ton crawler crane (Model No. 1500C, Serial No. 71119109). After the rebar was removed, Employees #1 and #2 were attempting to raise the 180-ft-long boom when it collapsed, crushing them. Employee #1 was killed and Employee #2 was hospitalized with multiple fractures to the clavicle, right ribs, pelvis, and right knee. A roto-chamber pin used to control the clutch was found on the engine body of the crane.
Keywords: EQUIPMENT FAILURE, CHEST, FRACTURE, COLLAPSE, PIN, CRANE BOOM, CRAWLER CRANE, CONSTRUCTION, PELVIS, STRUCK BY
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 102278389 | Occupation Not Listed |
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