Inspection Detail
Inspection: 106598196 - J. L. Bertram Construction & Engineering, Inc.
Inspection Information - Office: Fort Worth Area Office
Site Address:
J. L. Bertram Construction & Engineering, Inc.
1007 Harrison Ave
Fort Worth, TX 76110
Mailing Address:
, , 00000
Union Status: NonUnion
SIC:3531
NAICS: 0
Inspection Type: Accident
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 09/14/1989
Emphasis:
Case Closed: 12/06/1989
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 360557441 |
Investigation Summary
EMPLOYEES #1 AND #2 WERE ASSIGNED TO GET A SUMP PUMP STARTED UNDER AN AGGREGATE HOPPER DURING A RAIN STORM. THEY WERE TO PRIME THE PUMP WHICH HAD BEEN OUT OF OPERATION SINCE THE LAST RAIN STORM SEVERAL WEEKS AGO. WHILE PERFORMING THIS TASK, THE CONVEYOR AND THE FEED CONVEYOR RESUMED OPERATION AND DUMP TRUCKS UNLOADED GRAVEL INTO THE HOPPER. AFTER A LOAD, WHICH FILLED THE HOPPER, WAS UNLOADED, THE SUPPORT STRUCTURE OF THE HOPPER FAILED AND IT FELL ONTO EMPLOYEES #1 AND #2 WHO WERE WORKING BELOW, KILLING BOTH.
Keywords: LOCKOUT, STRUCK BY, FALLING OBJECT, HOPPER
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 106598196 | Fatality | Other | Occupation not reported | ||
| 2 | 106598196 | Fatality | Other | Occupation not reported |
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