Inspection Detail
Inspection: 17505090 - Aire & Electric Systems, Inc.
Inspection Information - Office: Austin Area Office
Site Address:
Aire & Electric Systems, Inc.
801 Airport Blvd.
Austin, TX 78762
Mailing Address:
4354 Industrial Center, San Antonio, TX 78217
Union Status: NonUnion
SIC:5084
NAICS: 0
Inspection Type: Accident
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 04/02/1986
Planning Guide: Safety-Construction
Emphasis:
Case Closed: 11/28/1986
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 360691968 |
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 2 | 2 | ||||
| Current Violations | 2 | 2 | ||||
| Initial Penalty | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| 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. | 01001 | Other | 19030002 A01 | 04/22/1986 | 04/24/1986 | $0 | $0 | $0 | - | ||
| 2. | 01002 | Other | 19040002 A | 04/22/1986 | 04/25/1986 | $0 | $0 | $0 | F - Formal Settlement |
Investigation Summary
Employee #1 and a coworker were repairing a bridge crane. The coworker had gone to turn off the power when he heard a noise. He saw the crane's support cable break and the crane. begin to rock. Employee #1, who was working on the motor, lost his balance and fell 37 ft 6 in. to his death. He was not wearing a safety belt.
Keywords: REPAIR, WORK RULES, SAFETY BELT, BROKEN CABLE, EQUIPMENT FAILURE, SUPPORT CABLE, FALL, FALL PROTECTION, LOST BALANCE, CRANE
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 17505090 | Fatality | Fracture | Supervisors, mechanics and repairers |
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