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Inspection: 18842666 - Ocean City Wastewater Treatment Plant
Inspection Information - Office: Maryland Region 1
Site Address:
Ocean City Wastewater Treatment Plant
6405 Seabay Drive
Ocean City, MD 21842
Mailing Address:
P.O. Box 158, Ocean City, MD 21842
Union Status: NonUnion
SIC:9311
NAICS: 0
Inspection Type: Accident
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: LocalGovt
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 10/09/1987
Planning Guide: Safety-Manufacturing
Emphasis:
Close Case:10/21/1987
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 360752299 |
Investigation Summary
Employee #1 was standing on the ground beside a tower crane that was being used to lift a 52-piece stack of 4 ft by 8 ft by 5/8 in. plywood. While the load was being lifted, the wire rope supporting the crane gantry broke, causing the gantry to fall. Employee #1 walked under the boom as it fell and was struck on the head and chest. He suffered multiple injuries and was pronounced dead at the scene. The crane was being operated from ground level by a pendant control panel. The operator was located where he could not see whether anyone was under the boom or load.
Keywords:head, obstructed view, tower crane, work rules, equipment failure, chest, wire rope, crane boom, struck by, falling object
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree | Nature | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 18842666 | Fatality | Fracture | Construction inspectors |