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Inspection Detail
Inspection: 111982567 - Bendix Field Engineering Corp
Inspection Information - Office: San Bernardino District Office
Site Address:
Bendix Field Engineering Corp
Goldstone Deep Space Communications Complex
Fort Irwin, CA 92311
Mailing Address:
850 E Main St, Barstow, CA 92311
Union Status: Union
SIC:3663
NAICS: 0
Inspection Type: Accident
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 02/05/1992
Emphasis:
Case Closed: 02/10/1992
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 361369754 |
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 2 | 2 | ||||
| Current Violations | 2 | 2 | ||||
| Initial Penalty | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Current Penalty | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| 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 | 5006 A | 02/05/1992 | 02/05/1992 | $0 | $0 | $0 | - | ||
| 2. | 01002 | Other | 5031 B | 02/05/1992 | 02/05/1992 | $0 | $0 | $0 | - |
Investigation Summary
At approximately 1:15 p.m. on January 16, 1991, Employee #1 was steam cleaning a Lorain 18-ton mobile hydraulic crane, model #LRT-18U, serial #35646, equipment #6105. The crane operator was trying to disconnect the load line so that he could rotate the cab and enable Employee #1 to steam clean the back side of the deck. Instead of pushing the load line control forward to slacken it, the operator pulled back on the control, causing the line to break. Employee #1 was scared by the snap of the failed cable, and he jumped off the crane deck onto the asphalt and concrete floor. He suffered a compound fracture of his right lower leg. The operator was not fully trained on the crane, which he seldom operated. No supervisor was present at the time of the accident. A general citation was issued to the employer for inadequate training of the operator.
Keywords: FRACTURE, WORK RULES, CLEANING, BROKEN CABLE, INEXPERIENCE, FALL, UNTRAINED, HYDRAULIC CRANE, LEG
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 111982567 | Hospitalized injury | Fracture | Occupation not reported |