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Inspection Detail
Inspection: 18543124 - American Sign And Indicator Corporation
Inspection Information - Office: Nc Department Of Labor - Raleigh
Site Address:
American Sign And Indicator Corporation
100 Paul Buck Blvd.
Charlotte, NC 28217
Mailing Address:
N. 2310 Fancher Way, Spokane, WA 99212
Union Status: NonUnion
SIC:1799
NAICS: 0
Inspection Type: Accident
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 08/18/1988
Planning Guide: Safety-Construction
Emphasis:
Case Closed: 10/11/1988
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 360263651 |
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 1 | 1 | ||||
| Current Violations | 1 | 1 | ||||
| Initial Penalty | $300 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $300 |
| 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 | 95012901 | 09/19/1988 | 09/26/1988 | $300 | $300 | $0 | - |
Investigation Summary
Because the limit switch on the electric drum hoist that raises and lowers a 22,000 lb scoreboard was inoperable, the scoreboard was raised against a supporting structure. The suspension points from the scoreboard pulled out, causing it to fall approximately 60 ft to the floor. No one was injured
Keywords: HOISTING MECHANISM, CONSTRUCTION, EQUIPMENT FAILURE, FALLING OBJECT
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 18543124 | Occupation Not Listed |