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Inspection Detail
Inspection: 110387552 - Peterson Brothers Steel Erection Co.
Inspection Information - Office: Austin Area Office
Site Address:
Peterson Brothers Steel Erection Co.
11501 Burnet Rd.
Austin, TX 78758
Mailing Address:
1900-1926 Milby Street, Houston, TX 77003
Union Status: NonUnion
SIC:1791
NAICS: 0
Inspection Type: Accident
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 07/12/1990
Planning Guide: Safety-Construction
Emphasis:
Case Closed: 01/25/1996
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 360409882 |
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 5 | 5 | ||||
| Current Violations | 2 | 2 | 4 | |||
| Initial Penalty | $1,800 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $1,800 |
| Current Penalty | $580 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $580 |
| 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 | Other | 19260021 B02 | 07/31/1990 | 08/06/1990 | $0 | $180 | $0 | 08/14/1990 | F - Formal Settlement | |
| 2. | 01002 | Serious | 19260105 A | 07/31/1990 | 08/06/1990 | $400 | $810 | $0 | 08/14/1990 | F - Formal Settlement | |
| 3. | 01003 | Serious | 19260550 A12 | 07/31/1990 | 08/08/1990 | $180 | $180 | $0 | 08/14/1990 | F - Formal Settlement | |
| 4. | 01004 | Serious | 19260550 B02 | 07/31/1990 | 08/06/1990 | $180 | $180 | $0 | 08/14/1990 | F - Formal Settlement | Citation has been deleted. |
| 5. | 01005 | Other | 19260751 A | 07/31/1990 | 08/06/1990 | $0 | $450 | $0 | 08/14/1990 | F - Formal Settlement |
Investigation Summary
Employee #1 and other connectors were bolting perimeter beams into place between columns. The beams were being lifted to the 6th floor level using bull chokers in a Christmas tree configuration. The bottom beam was bolted into place and Employee #1 was bent over its center point trying to disengage the choker. The crane operator had only taken his eyes off the employees for a few seconds when he felt the load shift. He quickly hit the brake; however, the load had already dropped 7 to 8 feet and crushed Employee #1 between the rigid beam and the one directly above. The crane operator attempted to raise the load and the employee lost his balance and fell about 70 feet. He died as a result of the accident.
Keywords: BEAM, LOAD SHIFT, CONSTRUCTION, CRUSHED, FALL, LOST BALANCE, INATTENTION
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 110387552 | Fatality | Fracture | Occupation not reported |