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Inspection Detail
Inspection: 303081087 - Abb Turbo Charger Company
Inspection Information - Office: Baton Rouge Area Office
Site Address:
Abb Turbo Charger Company
1st Street Wharf
New Orleans, LA 70130
Mailing Address:
1109 Howard Street, Deer Park, TX 77536
Union Status: NonUnion
SIC:7699
NAICS: 0
Inspection Type: Accident
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: Y
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 06/05/2000
Emphasis:
Case Closed: 08/21/2000
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 100551563 |
Investigation Summary
At approximately 10:30 a.m. on May 24, 2000, Employee #1 and a coworker, both service engineers, were working with the crew of the Swiss registry vessel, Fortuna Africa, to lift a rotor from the turbocharger in the engine room. They were raising the rotor through a hatch opening and positioning it on a support stand on the aft deck of the ship. The lift was under the control of the ship's crewmen, one of whom was manually operating the derrick while others were giving him signals. At the time of the accident, Employee #1 and his coworker were on the aft deck observing the operation when the boom suddenly fell. It struck Employee #1, who sustained fatal head injuries. The derrick boom was rated for 5 tons (10,000 lb) and the rotor weighed approximately 800 lb.
Keywords: HOISTING MECHANISM, CRANE BOOM, EQUIPMENT FAILURE, HOIST, SHIP, OFF LOADING, STRUCK BY, FALLING OBJECT
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 303081087 | Fatality | Fracture | Occupation not reported |