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Inspection Detail
Inspection: 14908826 - M A Mortonson
Inspection Information - Office: Minnesota Department Of Labor And Industry
Site Address:
M A Mortonson
5000 W 39th St
St Louis Park, MN 55416
Mailing Address:
Po Box 710, Minneapolis, MN 55440
Union Status: Union
SIC:1542
NAICS: 0
Inspection Type: Accident
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 01/10/1985
Emphasis:
Case Closed: 06/12/1985
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 360589089 |
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 4 | 4 | ||||
| Current Violations | 4 | 4 | ||||
| Initial Penalty | $2,044 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $2,044 |
| Current Penalty | $2,044 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $2,044 |
| 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 | 19260552 A01 | 01/14/1985 | 01/17/1985 | $420 | $420 | $0 | - | ||
| 2. | 01002 | Serious | 19260552 C08 | 01/14/1985 | 01/17/1985 | $602 | $602 | $0 | - | ||
| 3. | 01003 | Serious | 19260552 C12 | 01/14/1985 | 01/17/1985 | $602 | $602 | $0 | - | ||
| 4. | 01004 | Serious | 182065302 | 01/14/1985 | 01/17/1985 | $420 | $420 | $0 | - |
Investigation Summary
At about 10:46 a.m. on December 18, 1984, a Linden-Alimak personnel hoist operated by M.A. Mortenson Co. overran the top of the hoisting tower and fell to the ground. Employees #1, #2, and #3, who were riding in the car, were killed. The directional and final limit switches were inoperable. Also, safety hooks attached to the car and the tower could have been positioned incorrectly.
Keywords: INADEQUATE MAINT, WORK RULES, CONSTRUCTION, FALL, ELEVATOR, TOWER, LIMIT SWITCH, MECH MALFUNCTION, AERIAL LIFT
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 14908826 | Fatality | Fracture | Construction trades, n.e.c. |