Inspection Detail

Inspection: 125899070 - Staub Metals Corp

Inspection Information - Office: San Bernardino District Office

Investigation Summary

On February 9, 1999, Employee #1, who was a trained and experienced Crane Operator, was moving a steel coil from floor level with a radio controlled crane. When the coil was about 1 ft off the floor, he took hold of a C-hook to steady it, turn it around, and position it for stacking. His right fifth finger was crushed when it was caught between the C-hook and steel coil, and a piece of stationary steel. Employee #1 was wearing PPE including gloves at the time. He was hospitalized and underwent reconstructive orthopedic surgery on the finger.

Keywords: CRANE HOOK, STEEL, PPE, FINGER, GLOVE, CAUGHT BETWEEN, CRUSHED