Inspection Detail
Inspection: 123571945 - R.L.Eldridge Construction, Inc.
Inspection Information - Office: Houston South Area Office
Site Address:
R.L.Eldridge Construction, Inc.
3750 So.Gulfway Drive
Sabine Pass, TX 77655
Mailing Address:
P O Box 1123, Sabine Pass, TX 77655
Union Status: NonUnion
SIC:1629
NAICS: 0
Inspection Type: Accident
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 08/08/1997
Planning Guide: Safety-Construction
Emphasis:
Case Closed: 04/01/1998
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 361144249 |
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 8 | 1 | 9 | |||
| Current Violations | 5 | 1 | 6 | |||
| Initial Penalty | $16,500 | $0 | $0 | $2,500 | $0 | $19,000 |
| Current Penalty | $5,325 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $5,325 |
| 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 | 10/03/1997 | 10/08/1997 | $1,250 | $2,500 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement | ||
| 2. | 01002A | Serious | 19260059 G01 | 09/30/1997 | 10/27/1997 | $0 | $750 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement | Citation has been deleted. | |
| 3. | 01002B | Serious | 19260059 H03 III | 09/30/1997 | 10/27/1997 | $0 | $0 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement | Citation has been deleted. | |
| 4. | 01003 | Serious | 19260550 A02 | 09/30/1997 | 10/03/1997 | $1,250 | $2,500 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement | ||
| 5. | 01004 | Serious | 19260550 A05 | 09/30/1997 | 10/03/1997 | $1,250 | $2,500 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement | ||
| 6. | 01005 | Serious | 19260550 A14 I | 09/30/1997 | 10/03/1997 | $325 | $750 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement | ||
| 7. | 01006 | Serious | 19260550 A19 | 09/30/1997 | 10/03/1997 | $0 | $2,500 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement | Citation has been deleted. | |
| 8. | 01007 | Serious | 19260550 B02 | 09/30/1997 | 10/03/1997 | $1,250 | $2,500 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement | ||
| 9. | 01008 | Other | 19260550 A15 VIIC | 09/30/1997 | 10/03/1997 | $0 | $2,500 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement | ||
| 10. | 02001 | Other | 19040008 | 10/03/1997 | 10/08/1997 | $0 | $2,500 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement | Citation has been deleted. |
Investigation Summary
At approximately 9:34 a.m. on June 7, 1997, Employee #1 was moving hydraulic lines on a pile driver for a sandblasting pit under construction. A Link Belt crane, model #LS98, with a 60 ft boom, was being used to move pilings. A corner piling (to be used later) was moved out of the way so that the crane could be repositioned. The crane operator set down the corner piling with his whip line; meanwhile, a vibratory hammer was hanging at the top of the crane's boom, at a height of about 75 ft. The crane operator began to move the crane to the northwest, swinging the boom in the same direction, when the foot brake disengaged, releasing the vibratory hammer. The hammer fell on Employee #1, severing his legs at the knees and causing other injuries that resulted in his death. The right (main) brake on the crane showed excessive wear and was found to be defective.
Keywords: SEVERED, BRAKE, BOOM, INADEQUATE MAINT, CONSTRUCTION, EQUIPMENT FAILURE, CRANE OPERATOR, FALLING OBJECT, CRANE, LEG
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 123571945 | Fatality | Other | Occupation not reported |
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