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Inspection Detail
Inspection: 17784000 - Rudco Products Inc.
Inspection Information - Office: Marlton Area Office
Site Address:
Rudco Products Inc.
114 E. Oak Road,
Vineland, NJ 08360
Mailing Address:
P.O. Box 705 ,, Vineland, NJ 08362
Union Status: Union
SIC:3443
NAICS: 0
Inspection Type: Accident
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: Y
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 04/17/1991
Emphasis:
Case Closed: 01/28/1992
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 360842439 |
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 6 | 6 | ||||
| Current Violations | 6 | 6 | ||||
| Initial Penalty | $13,500 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $13,500 |
| Current Penalty | $7,875 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $7,875 |
| 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 | 19100147 C04 I | 05/17/1991 | 06/03/1991 | $2,250 | $2,250 | $0 | - | ||
| 2. | 01002 | Serious | 19100184 C04 | 05/17/1991 | 05/20/1991 | $1,125 | $2,250 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement | ||
| 3. | 01003 | Serious | 19100184 C09 | 05/17/1991 | 05/20/1991 | $1,125 | $2,250 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement | ||
| 4. | 01004 | Serious | 19100184 D | 05/17/1991 | 06/03/1991 | $1,125 | $2,250 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement | ||
| 5. | 01005A | Serious | 19100184 E01 | 05/17/1991 | 06/21/1991 | $1,125 | $2,250 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement | ||
| 6. | 01005B | Serious | 19100184 E04 | 05/17/1991 | 06/21/1991 | $0 | $0 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement | ||
| 7. | 01006 | Serious | 19100184 E07 I | 05/17/1991 | 05/20/1991 | $1,125 | $2,250 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement |
Investigation Summary
Employee #1 was to remove a telescoping cylinder from a Load Boss trailer (the type of trailer used for hauling/dumping dirt/landfill) for repair. The front of the trailer was raised approximately 6 ft off the chassis using a 3-ton overhead crane (Philadelphia Tramrail) with a pendant controlled hoist. The lifting sling, however, was a shop-made sling comprising a transport chain (3/8 in. links) with a hook attached at each end of the sling. While the front of the trailer was raised, a link broke, causing the trailer to collapse onto the chassis, then fall over onto Employee #1. He died. This accident occurred because: the sling was not rated, proof tested, or tagged; the defective sling was not inspected and removed from service; the employee was not working at a safe distance from the suspended load; and the stored energy of the suspended load was not blocked.
Keywords: REPAIR, HOISTING MECHANISM, WORK RULES, EQUIPMENT FAILURE, CRUSHED, OVERHEAD CRANE, STRUCK BY, SLING, FALLING OBJECT, BROKEN CHAIN
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 17784000 | Fatality | Fracture | Occupation not reported |