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Inspection Detail
Inspection: 110118890 - J. F. Steel & Machinery, Inc.
Inspection Information - Office: Birmingham Area Office
Site Address:
J. F. Steel & Machinery, Inc.
9400 Parkway East Roebuck Shopping Center
Birmingham, AL 35206
Mailing Address:
, , 00000
Union Status: NonUnion
SIC:1791
NAICS: 0
Inspection Type: Accident
Scope: Complete
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 07/16/1991
Planning Guide: Safety-Construction
Emphasis:
Case Closed: 02/11/1992
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 360791461 |
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 3 | 1 | 4 | |||
| Current Violations | 3 | 1 | 4 | |||
| Initial Penalty | $6,000 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $6,000 |
| Current Penalty | $6,000 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $6,000 |
| 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 | 19260020 A01 | 12/04/1991 | 12/09/1991 | $2,000 | $2,000 | $0 | - | ||
| 2. | 01002 | Serious | 19260021 B02 | 12/04/1991 | 12/12/1991 | $2,000 | $2,000 | $0 | - | ||
| 3. | 01003 | Serious | 19260550 A15 I | 12/04/1991 | 12/07/1991 | $2,000 | $2,000 | $0 | - | ||
| 4. | 02001 | Other | 19260550 B02 | 12/04/1991 | 12/12/1991 | $0 | $0 | $0 | - |
Investigation Summary
TWO EMPLOYEES WERE REMOVING A 34-FOOT-LONG, 12-INCH I BEAM. ONE OF THE EMPLOYEES WAS SITTING ON THE BEAM, WHICH WAS ABOUT 15 FEET, 6 INCHES ABOVE THE GROUND, PLACING A SLING AROUND THE BEAM. A 50-TON LINK BELT MOBILE CRANE (SERIAL NO. 36G6-1051) WITH A 90-FOOT BOOM WAS BEING USED TO LIFT THE BEAM. THE CRANE CONTACTED A 12-KILOVOLT (7200-VOLT-TO-GROUND) OVERHEAD POWER LINE. THE EMPLOYEE ON THE BEAM RECEIVED AN ELECTRIC SHOCK AND FELL TO THE GROUND. HE DIED OF HIS INJURIES.
Keywords: OVERHEAD POWER LINE, ELECTRICAL, BOOM, CRANE BOOM, E GI IA, ELECTRIC SHOCK, FALL, CRANE
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 110118890 | Fatality | Electric Shock | Occupation not reported |