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Inspection Detail
Inspection: 107931412 - Swank Associated Companies, Inc.
Inspection Information - Office: Indiana Department Of Labor
Site Address:
Swank Associated Companies, Inc.
(Contract R-18256) I-65
Merrillville, IN 46410
Mailing Address:
Attn G T Fischer Po Box 21 Par Station, New Kensington, PA 15068
Union Status: Union
SIC:1611
NAICS: 0
Inspection Type: Accident
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 07/25/1989
Planning Guide: Safety-Construction
Emphasis:
Case Closed: 07/28/1989
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 360471700 |
Investigation Summary
Employees #1 and #2 were part of a road crew that was removing asphalt from a northbound highway surface in front of a road milling machine. At least 1/2 mile of road had been reduced to a single lane. The construction lane and the travel lane were separated by traffic cones. The employees were standing next to the guardrail when they were struck by a semi-truck. Employee #1 was pronounced dead at the scene. Employee #2 was treated and released from the Merrillville Methodist Hospital. Police estimate the truck's speed at impact to be 35 to 40 mph; it left 373 feet of skid before striking the inside guardrail and the two employees. The truck driver was cited by the State Police for excessive speed. The fact that the truck brakes were out of adjustment was also noted as a contributing factor.
Keywords: HIGHWAY, BRAKE, INADEQUATE MAINT, SPEEDING, CONSTRUCTION, COLLISION, TRUCK, STRUCK BY, ROAD PAVING
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 107931412 | Fatality | Other | Paving, surfacing and tamping equipment operators |