Inspection Detail
Inspection: 102278496 - Concrete Pipe Products Company, Inc.
Inspection Information - Office: Baton Rouge Area Office
Site Address:
Concrete Pipe Products Company, Inc.
401 N. Kirkman St.
Lake Charles, LA 70601
Mailing Address:
Pob 1843, Lake Charles, LA 70602
Union Status: NonUnion
SIC:3272
NAICS: 0
Inspection Type: Accident
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 05/16/1991
Planning Guide: Safety-Manufacturing
Emphasis:
Case Closed: 07/02/1991
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 360333785 |
Investigation Summary
On May 6, 1991, Employee #1 and three coworkers were setting up a concrete pipe form to begin a run of arched pipe. The conveyor used to carry concrete to the form had been raised to its highest level to give the employees room to work. They had some difficulty in getting the header, which formed the female end of the pipe, to seat properly in the form. They lifted the header out of the jacket, or pipe form, with a hoist, to maneuver it into position. As the header was being lifted, it swung enough to slightly jar the conveyor, which had a single pipe support. The pipe support consisted of an outer, upper T resting on a length of rebar inserted through holes in the lower sleeve. When the conveyor was jarred, the upper sleeve was lifted enough to disengage from the lower one. The pipe support collapsed and the conveyor fell, striking Employee #1 on the head. He died as a result of injuries sustained in the accident.
Keywords: CONCRETE FORM WORK, HEAD, UNSECURED, WORK RULES, LOAD SHIFT, HOIST, CONVEYOR, FALLING OBJECT
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 102278496 | Fatality | Concussion | Occupation not reported |
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