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Inspection Detail
Inspection: 108646753 - Eichleay Corporation
Inspection Information - Office: Indiana Department Of Labor
Site Address:
Eichleay Corporation
(Plant) 3210 Watling Street
East Chicago, IN 46312
Mailing Address:
Attn John Grskovick 11919 Avenue "O", Chicago, IL 60617
Union Status: Union
SIC:1791
NAICS: 0
Inspection Type: Accident
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 02/25/1991
Planning Guide: Safety-Manufacturing
Emphasis:
Case Closed: 04/04/1991
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 360469266 |
Investigation Summary
Two employees were standing on the ground approximately 5 ft from the structural steel supports of a main bridge tower discussing their next move as they replaced or repaired beams and columns on the bridge tower. Without their knowledge, the Inland Steel Company's coke plant pusher car, which was traveling north with its leveling arm extended beyond its safe limit, struck the temporary falsework supports and caused several pieces of pipe and an 8 in. wide, 12 ft long I-beam to fall 20 ft to the ground. The beam struck Employee #1 on the head and fractured his skull. He died.
Keywords: BEAM, WORK RULES, CONSTRUCTION, STRUCK BY, FALLING OBJECT
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 108646753 | Fatality | Fracture | Structural metal workers |