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Inspection Detail
Inspection: 106802440 - Benchmark Commercial Builders Company
Inspection Information - Office: Lubbock Area Office
Site Address:
Benchmark Commercial Builders Company
Sul Ross State University & Computer Research Ctr
Alpine, TX 79831
Mailing Address:
P. O. Box 3093, Abilene, TX 79604
Union Status: NonUnion
SIC:1542
NAICS: 0
Inspection Type: Accident
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 03/03/1989
Planning Guide: Safety-Construction
Emphasis:
Case Closed: 03/07/1991
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 360168231 |
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 2 | 2 | ||||
| Current Violations | 2 | 2 | ||||
| Initial Penalty | $700 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $700 |
| Current Penalty | $700 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $700 |
| 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 | 19260021 B02 | 03/15/1989 | 03/30/1989 | $350 | $350 | $0 | 04/10/1989 | W - Empr Withdrew | |
| 2. | 01002 | Serious | 19260550 A01 | 03/15/1989 | 03/18/1989 | $350 | $350 | $0 | 04/10/1989 | W - Empr Withdrew |
Investigation Summary
Employee #1 was de-rigging a crane boom to lengthen it. The boom was lying approximately 12 in. off the ground. Employee #1 crawled under it to remove the pins holding the boom together. When he did, the boom fell about 8 in. crushing Employee #1. He was taken the local hospital, where he died an hour later.
Keywords: CHEST, RIGGING, CRANE BOOM, CONSTRUCTION, CRUSHED, CRANE
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 106802440 | Fatality | Other | Occupation not reported |