Inspection Detail

Case Status: CLOSED

Inspection: 1296277.015 - Viking Rigging & Crane Erecting, Inc.

Inspection Information - Office: Tampa Area Office

Inspection Nr: 1296277.015

Report ID: 0420600

Date Opened: 02/20/2018

Site Address:
Viking Rigging & Crane Erecting, Inc.
227 N. Meridian Ave
Tampa, FL 33602

Mailing Address:
318 Old Brock Road, Waco, GA 30182

Union Status: NonUnion

SIC:

NAICS: 238990/All Other Specialty Trade Contractors

Inspection Type: Fat/Cat

Scope: Complete

Advanced Notice: N

Ownership: Private

Safety/Health: Safety

Close Conference: 02/20/2018

Emphasis: N:Amputate

Case Closed: 09/25/2018

Related Activity
Type	Activity Nr	Safety	Health
Referral	1311080	Yes	Yes
Accident	1330370
Accident	1365394
Inspection	1297247	Yes

Case Status: CLOSED

Investigation Summary

Investigation Nr: 103270.015

Event: 02/19/2018

Employee is struck by falling crane hook and later dies

At 8:15 a.m. on February 19, 2018, an employee was unloading a truck trailer. During work, an overhead crane failed, causing its hook to drop and strike the employee. The employee suffered an amputation of his right arm, multiple fractures, and a punctured lung. The employee died 2 months later from his injuries.

Keywords: Amputated, Amputation, Crane, Falling Object, Fracture, Lung, Struck By, Trailer Truck

Investigated Inspection
#	Inspection	Age	Sex	Degree of Injury	Nature of Injury	Occupation
1	1296277.015	35	M	Fatality		Crane and tower operators

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