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Inspection Detail
Inspection: 305332975 - Ruhlin Co., The
Inspection Information - Office: Cleveland Area Office
Site Address:
Ruhlin Co., The
Medina Library, 210 S. Broadway Street
Medina, OH 44256
Mailing Address:
122 N. Elmwood, Medina, OH 44256
Union Status: Union
SIC:1611
NAICS: 237310/ Highway, Street, and Bridge Construction
Inspection Type: Accident
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 04/09/2003
Emphasis: S:Construction Fatalities
Case Closed: 05/21/2004
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 100102656 |
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 4 | 4 | ||||
| Current Violations | 1 | 1 | ||||
| Initial Penalty | $14,800 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $14,800 |
| Current Penalty | $7,000 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $7,000 |
| 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 | 19260020 B02 | 04/28/2003 | 05/01/2003 | $2,800 | $2,800 | $0 | 05/22/2003 | F - Formal Settlement | Citation has been deleted. |
| 2. | 01002 | Serious | 19260416 A03 | 04/28/2003 | 05/01/2003 | $4,000 | $4,000 | $0 | 05/22/2003 | F - Formal Settlement | Citation has been deleted. |
| 3. | 01003 | Serious | 19260550 A15 I | 04/28/2003 | 05/01/2003 | $7,000 | $4,000 | $0 | 05/22/2003 | F - Formal Settlement | |
| 4. | 01004 | Serious | 19260550 A15 IV | 04/28/2003 | 05/01/2003 | $4,000 | $4,000 | $0 | 05/22/2003 | F - Formal Settlement | Citation has been deleted. |
Investigation Summary
On March 19, 2003, Employee #1 and coworkers were relocating precast concrete traffic barriers in the eastbound direction of I-7,6 near mile post 52. A barrier was lifted by a 35-ton RT65 Grove truck crane and was being pushed into position by two laborers on the ground when the crane's line contacted a 7,200-volt overhead power line. Employee #1 was electrocuted. Photographs from the Coroner's Office show burn marks that verify the electric current entered Employee #1 through his hands and exited to the ground through his feet.
Keywords: BURN, CLEARANCE, OVERHEAD POWER LINE, CRANE BOOM, TRUCK CRANE, WORK RULES, ELECTROCUTED, STRUCK AGAINST, CONSTRUCTION
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 305332975 | Fatality | Electric Shock | Occupation not reported |