Inspection Detail

Inspection: 110744984 - Command Helicopters Inc

Inspection Information - Office: Miosha Construction Safety & Health Division

Inspection Nr: 110744984

Report ID: 0552651

Date Opened: 04/30/1990

Site Address:
Command Helicopters Inc
18000 W 9 Mile Rd
Southfield, MI 48076

Mailing Address:
Box 2187, Joliet, IL 60434

Union Status: NonUnion

SIC:1731

NAICS: 0

Inspection Type: Accident

Scope: Partial

Advanced Notice: N

Ownership: Private

Safety/Health: Safety

Close Conference: 05/09/1990

Planning Guide: Safety-Construction

Emphasis:

Case Closed: 05/09/1990

Related Activity
Type	Activity Nr	Safety	Health
Accident	360992788

Investigation Summary

Investigation Nr: 170228373

Event: 04/28/1990

Helicopter pilot dies in unexplained crash

On April 28, 1990, Employee #1, of Command Helicopters, Inc., was the pilot of a helicopter being used to lift communication equipment off the roof of a 14-story building. After removing four loads, he landed and refueled. On the next lift, without any warning, Employee #1 released the slings and load from the helicopter. At the same time, the helicopter crashed onto the roof. Employee #1 died.

Keywords: ROOF, EQUIPMENT OPERATOR, CONSTRUCTION, COLLISION, HELICOPTER

Investigated Inspection
#	Inspection	Age	Sex	Degree of Injury	Nature of Injury	Occupation
1	110744984			Fatality	Other	Occupation not reported

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