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Inspection Detail
Note: The following inspection has not been indicated as closed. OSHA citation items will be posted 30 (thirty) days after the employer receives the citation(s), except in cases of significant public interest. Posted citation items reflect any amendments to citations that are the result of a prompt settlement, which OSHA encourages. Employers and employee representatives will continue to receive copies of the citation(s) upon issuance.
Inspection: 1648197.015 - Wilcox Crane Company, Inc.
Inspection Information - Office: Buffalo Area Office
Site Address:
Wilcox Crane Company, Inc.
3991 Rose Rd
Batavia, NY 14020
Mailing Address:
5835 Smith Rd, Canandaigua, NY 14424
Union Status: NonUnion
SIC:
NAICS: 333923/ Overhead Traveling Crane, Hoist, and Monorail System Manufacturing
Inspection Type: Fat/Cat
Scope: Complete
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 07/31/2023
Emphasis:
Case Closed:
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 1995448 |
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 3 | 3 | ||||
| Current Violations | 2 | 2 | ||||
| Initial Penalty | $46,875 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $46,875 |
| Current Penalty | $23,438 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $23,438 |
| 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 | 19261400 F | 07/31/2023 | 09/13/2023 | $11,719 | $15,625 | $0 | 08/15/2023 | J - ALJ Decision | |
| 2. | 01001B | Serious | 19261404 D01 III | 07/31/2023 | 09/13/2023 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 08/15/2023 | J - ALJ Decision | |
| 3. | 01001C | Serious | 19261404 E01 | 07/31/2023 | 09/13/2023 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 08/15/2023 | J - ALJ Decision | |
| 4. | 01002 | Serious | 19261403 A | 07/31/2023 | 09/13/2023 | $0 | $15,625 | $0 | 08/15/2023 | J - ALJ Decision | Citation has been deleted. |
| 5. | 01003 | Serious | 19261430 G01 | 07/31/2023 | 09/13/2023 | $11,719 | $15,625 | $0 | 08/15/2023 | J - ALJ Decision |
Investigation Summary
At 4:00 p.m. on February 2, 2023, an employee was standing on the platform of a mobile crane lift, while breaking down equipment as the crew finished with crane operations. The employee was standing on a platform of a mobile crane when he became pinned down between the crane arm and counterweights. The platform height was 5 feet 10 inches. The employee was killed when his upper body was crushed.
Keywords: Caught Between, Chest, Counterweight, Crane, Crane Counterweight, Crane Lifting Beam, Crushed, Mobile Crane, Pinned
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1648197.015 | 30 | M | Fatality | Crane and tower operators |