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Inspection Detail
Inspection: 17837188 - Walton Towers Incorporated
Inspection Information - Office: Pittsburgh Area Office
Site Address:
Walton Towers Incorporated
Coyle & Curtain Roads
Charleroi, PA 15022
Mailing Address:
Rd 1 Box 148-B, Hershey, PA 17033
Union Status: NonUnion
SIC:1791
NAICS: 0
Inspection Type: Accident
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 12/10/1986
Planning Guide: Safety-Construction
Emphasis:
Case Closed: 04/06/1987
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 360657704 |
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 4 | 2 | 6 | |||
| Current Violations | 4 | 2 | 6 | |||
| Initial Penalty | $1,150 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $1,150 |
| Current Penalty | $1,150 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $1,150 |
| 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 | 5A0001 | 03/18/1987 | 03/21/1987 | $400 | $400 | $0 | - | ||
| 2. | 01001B | Serious | 19260020 B01 | 03/18/1987 | 03/27/1987 | $0 | $0 | $0 | - | ||
| 3. | 01002 | Serious | 5A0001 | 03/18/1987 | 03/27/1987 | $200 | $200 | $0 | - | ||
| 4. | 01003 | Serious | 5A0001 | 03/18/1987 | 04/17/1987 | $250 | $250 | $0 | - | ||
| 5. | 01004 | Serious | 5A0001 | 03/18/1987 | 03/27/1987 | $300 | $300 | $0 | - | ||
| 6. | 02001 | Other | 19030002 A01 | 03/18/1987 | 03/21/1987 | $0 | $0 | $0 | - | ||
| 7. | 02002 | Other | 19040008 | 03/18/1987 | 03/21/1987 | $0 | $0 | $0 | - |
Investigation Summary
Employees #1 and #2 were working on the construction of a microwave tower. They were riding up with a load when the clutch either failed or was not engaged, and the load fell. Employee #1 was killed and Employee #2 was injured. The primary cause of this accident was the employer allowing workers to ride with the loads. In addition, the following defects contributed to the accident: the notches on the clutch locking systems were worn; the clutch pull rod was bent; the dogs in the clutch engaging system were worn; and a wad of grease covered a section of dogs when the clutch was engaged.
Keywords: COMMUNICATION TOWER, INADEQUATE MAINT, WORK RULES, CLUTCH, CONSTRUCTION, EQUIPMENT FAILURE, RIDING ON EQUIPMENT, FALL
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 17837188 | Fatality | Other | Occupation not reported | ||
| 2 | 17837188 | Hospitalized injury | Electric Shock | Occupation not reported |