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Inspection Detail
Inspection: 103163184 - Borton, Inc.
Inspection Information - Office: Wichita Area Office
Site Address:
Borton, Inc.
Marienthal Coop, 1/2 Mi. N. Hwy. #96
Marienthal, KS 67683
Mailing Address:
P.O. Box 2108, 200 East First St., Hutchinson, KS 67504
Union Status: NonUnion
SIC:1542
NAICS: 0
Inspection Type: Accident
Scope: Complete
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 02/08/1994
Emphasis:
Case Closed: 04/08/1994
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 360425813 |
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 2 | 2 | ||||
| Current Violations | 1 | 1 | 2 | |||
| Initial Penalty | $3,250 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $3,250 |
| Current Penalty | $1,625 | $0 | $0 | $813 | $0 | $2,438 |
| 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 | Other | 19260021 B02 | 02/28/1994 | 03/30/1994 | $813 | $1,625 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement | ||
| 2. | 01002 | Serious | 5A0001 | 02/28/1994 | 03/30/1994 | $1,625 | $1,625 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement |
Investigation Summary
Employee #1 had climbed to the top of a 60 ft lead tower to remove the crane hook from the top of the lead after removing the crane hook from the gear box. Employee #1 removed the hook. The tower began to lean slowly. The 16 in. diameter auger that had been drilled 32 ft into the ground broke at ground level. The tower fell to the ground with the employee. Employee #1 sustained head injuries as well as chest injuries, and died.
Keywords: CHEST, HEAD, CRANE HOOK, WORK RULES, CONSTRUCTION, AUGER, FALL, TOWER
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 103163184 | Fatality | Concussion | Occupation not reported |