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Inspection Detail
Inspection: 303082846 - Architectural Metal Co. Inc.
Inspection Information - Office: Baton Rouge Area Office
Site Address:
Architectural Metal Co. Inc.
50 Napoleon Ave.
New Orleans, LA 70115
Mailing Address:
5 East Third Street P.O. Box 1029, Kenner, LA 70062
Union Status: NonUnion
SIC:1761
NAICS: 0
Inspection Type: Accident
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: Y
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 11/09/2000
Emphasis: S:Construction
Case Closed: 04/11/2001
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 100551902 |
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 1 | 1 | ||||
| Current Violations | 1 | 1 | ||||
| Initial Penalty | $3,500 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $3,500 |
| Current Penalty | $2,450 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $2,450 |
| 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. | 01001A | Serious | 19260550 A15 I | 11/22/2000 | 11/29/2000 | $2,450 | $3,500 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement | ||
| 2. | 01001B | Serious | 19260550 A15 IV | 11/22/2000 | 11/29/2000 | $0 | $0 | $0 | - |
Investigation Summary
A roofing crew was working at a shopping center under construction. One crewmember was working on the ground on the east side of the building, helping offload pallets holding tubes containing roofing tar. The six pallets were resting on the bed of a GMC truck (Model No. TC-792; Serial No. 4V2JCBDF3NR813502). A Terex RO Stinger crane (Serial No. 4900897480) was mounted on the back of the truck. The load line on the crane was equipped with a Guiffre fork attachment, which was used to lift the pallets from the truck. The truck was parked near a street that was about 6.0 to 7.5 meters from the side of the building. An 8000-volt overhead power line ran next to the street. One of the two overhead power line conductors was supported along the top of the utility pole, 9.1 meters above ground. The second conductor was located 7.1 meters above the ground. As he was offloading the third pallet, the employee on the ground touched the metal forks and stepped back toward the street. The load line came too close to the power line, and the employee was electrocuted. The crane operator, who witnessed the accident, said that the employee had been also helping him spot the power lines. However, the supervisor on the job said that he did not believe that anyone was spotting the power line.
Keywords: OVERHEAD POWER LINE, ELECTRICAL, ELECTROCUTED, E GI IA, LOAD LINE, CRANE
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 303082846 | Fatality | Electric Shock | Occupation not reported |