Inspection Detail
Inspection: 122245129 - Cianbro Corporation
Inspection Information - Office: Albany Area Office
Site Address:
Cianbro Corporation
Rte 29 Bridge Over Hudson River
Schuylerville, NY 12871
Mailing Address:
Hunnewell Square, Pittsfield, ME 04967
Union Status: NonUnion
SIC:1622
NAICS: 0
Inspection Type: Accident
Scope: Complete
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 12/07/1995
Emphasis:
Case Closed: 07/16/1996
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 360365571 |
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 3 | 3 | ||||
| Current Violations | 3 | 3 | ||||
| Initial Penalty | $15,000 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $15,000 |
| Current Penalty | $15,000 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $15,000 |
| 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 | 5A0001 | 04/08/1996 | 04/11/1996 | $5,000 | $5,000 | $0 | - | ||
| 2. | 01002 | Serious | 19260021 B02 | 04/08/1996 | 04/11/1996 | $5,000 | $5,000 | $0 | - | ||
| 3. | 01003 | Serious | 19260556 B02 VI | 04/08/1996 | 04/11/1996 | $5,000 | $5,000 | $0 | - |
Investigation Summary
Employee #1 was tied off in the basket of an aerial lift that was elevated over water. The lift tipped over and submerged Employee #1, the boom, and the basket in approximately 20 ft of water. Employee #1 suffered cardiac arrest. He was transported from the accident site to the hospital, where he was put on life support. Employee #1 died after the life support was removed.
Keywords: WORK RULES, CONSTRUCTION, CARDIAC ARREST, AERIAL LIFT, OVERTURN, WATER
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 122245129 | Fatality | Asphyxia | Occupation not reported |
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