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Inspection Detail
Inspection: 1828953 - O & G Industries
Inspection Information - Office: Hartford Area Office
Site Address:
O & G Industries
Grassy Hill Rd
Roxbury, CT 06783
Mailing Address:
Po Box 907 112 Wall St, Torrington, CT 06790
Union Status: Union
SIC:1611
NAICS: 0
Inspection Type: Accident
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 04/02/1985
Planning Guide: Safety-Construction
Emphasis:
Case Closed: 10/25/1985
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 360521983 |
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 1 | 1 | ||||
| Current Violations | 1 | 1 | ||||
| Initial Penalty | $420 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $420 |
| Current Penalty | $300 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $300 |
| 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 | 5A0001 | 05/24/1985 | 05/27/1985 | $300 | $420 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement |
Investigation Summary
SEVERAL EMPLOYEES WERE TRYING TO FREE A TRI-AXLE DUMP TRUCK THAT WAS STUCK IN SOFT GROUND. THEY WERE USING A "SNATCH BLOCK" AND 3/4 INCH WIRE ROPE. THE "SNATCH BLOCK" BROKE, RELEASING THE TENSION ON THE WIRE ROPE. EMPLOYEE #1, WHO WAS HELPING GUIDE THE VEHICLE, WAS STRUCK IN THE HEAD BY THE RECOILING WIRE ROPE AND KILLED.
Keywords: HEAD, WIRE ROPE, BROKEN CABLE, CONSTRUCTION, TRUCK, DUMP TRUCK, STRUCK BY, FLYING OBJECT
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1828953 | Fatality | Concussion | Occupation not reported |