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Inspection Detail
Inspection: 1144849 - M. L. Witcher Communications Construction Co., Inc
Inspection Information - Office: Harrisburg Area Office
Site Address:
M. L. Witcher Communications Construction Co., Inc
Clarks Ferry Bridge
Clarks Ferry, PA 17020
Mailing Address:
P.O. Box 1362, Baltimore, MD 21203
Union Status: Union
SIC:1791
NAICS: 0
Inspection Type: Accident
Scope: Complete
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 10/16/1984
Planning Guide: Safety-Construction
Emphasis:
Case Closed: 10/02/1989
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 360573406 |
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 1 | 1 | 1 | 3 | ||
| Current Violations | 1 | 1 | 1 | 3 | ||
| Initial Penalty | $700 | $8,000 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $8,700 |
| Current Penalty | $700 | $8,000 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $8,700 |
| 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 | 19260550 B02 | 04/09/1985 | 04/19/1985 | $700 | $700 | $0 | 04/23/1988 | J - ALJ Decision | |
| 2. | 02001 | Willful | 19260550 B02 | 04/09/1985 | 04/12/1985 | $8,000 | $8,000 | $0 | 04/23/1988 | J - ALJ Decision | |
| 3. | 03001 | Other | 19260451 A10 | 04/09/1985 | 04/14/1985 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 04/23/1988 | J - ALJ Decision |
Investigation Summary
ON OCTOBER 15, 1984, EMPLOYEE #1 HAD JUST FINISHED TYING TOGETHER REBARS IN A 40 FEET DEEP "CAN". HE AND ANOTHER EMPLOYEE CLIMBED ON THE BALL OF THE CRANE AND PROCEEDED TO RIDE THE BALL TO THE TOP OF THE "CAN", FORTY FEET ABOVE THE GROUND. HE LOST HIS GRIP ON THE HOISTING CABLE AND FELL 40 FEET TO HIS DEATH.
Keywords: CRANE BALL, LANYARD, FALL, FALL PROTECTION, CRANE
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1144849 | Fatality | Fracture | Occupation not reported |