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Inspection Detail
Inspection: 1532779 - Austin Bridge Co
Inspection Information - Office: Dallas Area Office
Site Address:
Austin Bridge Co
5400 Campus Dr
Ft Worth, TX 76119
Mailing Address:
2949 Slemmons Frwy, Dallas, TX 75221
Union Status: NonUnion
SIC:1622
NAICS: 0
Inspection Type: Accident
Scope: Complete
Advanced Notice: Y
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 07/11/1985
Planning Guide: Safety-Construction
Emphasis:
Case Closed: 10/16/1985
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 360640452 |
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 1 | 1 | ||||
| Current Violations | ||||||
| Initial Penalty | $630 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $630 |
| Current Penalty | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| 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. | 01001A | Serious | 19260021 B02 | 08/27/1985 | 10/16/1985 | $630 | $630 | $0 | 09/16/1985 | J - ALJ Decision | Citation has been deleted. |
| 2. | 01001B | Serious | 19260550 A01 | 08/27/1985 | 10/16/1985 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 09/16/1985 | J - ALJ Decision | Citation has been deleted. |
Investigation Summary
Employee #1, a worker at a bridge construction site, was standing underneath a crane knocking out pins from a boom section that was 4 ft off the ground. The crew was preparing to break down the boom. The pendants were located beyond the section of the boom that was to be taken apart. When Employee #1 knocked out the boom pins, the boom immediately fell, crushing him. Employee #1 died instantly from traumatic asphyxiation, punctured lungs, and broken bones.
Keywords: LUNG, ASPHYXIATED, UNSECURED, CRANE BOOM, WORK RULES, CONSTRUCTION, CRUSHED, STRUCK BY, PUNCTURE
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1532779 | Fatality | Asphyxia | Occupation not reported |