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Inspection Detail
Inspection: 301987715 - Harmony Construction Co.
Inspection Information - Office: Baton Rouge Area Office
Site Address:
Harmony Construction Co.
1940 La Hwy. 1 North
Port Allen, LA 70767
Mailing Address:
P.O. Box 2750, Baton Rouge, LA 70821
Union Status: NonUnion
SIC:1629
NAICS: 0
Inspection Type: Accident
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: Y
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 11/18/1997
Planning Guide: Safety-Construction
Emphasis:
Case Closed: 02/18/1998
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 361125172 |
Investigation Summary
Employee #1, a steel erector, was at a height of 62 ft waiting to accept a 29,000 lb, H-shaped steel module that was to be connected to the existing structure. The module was being hoisted by a spreader bar attached to the hook of a 1,000-ton crane, and the load was choked with two endless polyester core slings, each rated at 42,400 lb. When the load was about 10 in. above the base plate where the attachment was to be made, it dropped slightly and then both cables failed, dropping the load. The steel I-beam element of the load struck Employee #1 in the abdomen. He was killed instantly.
Keywords: ABDOMEN, HOISTING MECHANISM, LOAD SHIFT, BROKEN CABLE, CONSTRUCTION, EQUIPMENT FAILURE, STEEL ERECTION, MECH MAT HANDLING, STRUCK BY, FALLING OBJECT
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 301987715 | Fatality | Other | Occupation not reported |