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Inspection Detail
Inspection: 309448397 - Assemblers Inc.
Inspection Information - Office: Toledo Area Office
Site Address:
Assemblers Inc.
617 Western Ave. Westfield Elementary
Toledo, OH 43609
Mailing Address:
1508 Swarthout Rd., Pinckney, MI 48169
Union Status: Union
SIC:1771
NAICS: 238990/All Other Specialty Trade Contractors
Inspection Type: Accident
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 07/09/2007
Emphasis: L:Piv, S:Commercial Constr
Case Closed: 12/19/2007
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 102105749 | ||
| Referral | 202099552 | Yes |
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 1 | 1 | ||||
| Current Violations | 1 | 1 | ||||
| Initial Penalty | $4,200 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $4,200 |
| Current Penalty | $3,000 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $3,000 |
| 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 | 19260550 A01 | 10/15/2007 | 10/18/2007 | $3,000 | $4,200 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement |
Investigation Summary
Employee #1, an iron worker, and a crane oiler were removing the counterweights from a mobile crane (Grove Model Number GMK 5120B, Serial Number 5100-9158) in preparation for moving the crane to a different location. In order to maintain legal road weights, the crane's counterweights (8,000 pound) had to be removed. The crane had released the counter weights by swinging the superstructure aft and placing the weights on the crane deck. The employees then mounted the deck to prepare the right side end-weight for lifting by placing a nylon sling on the weight. The employees were standing opposite each other on different sides of the weight. Employee #1 was standing between the weight and the superstructure. The oiler was between the weight and crane cab. As the weight was lifted Employee #1 had moved to the left side of the crane to prepare the other end counterweight for lifting. At the same time, the crane operator rotated the superstructure to place the rigged weight onto a truck trailer. At this point Employee #1 was crushed between the superstructure and weight. Employee #1 sustained blunt force trauma to his chest and abdomen and was killed. According to the medical examiner alcohol and drugs were involved.
Keywords: CHEST, ABDOMEN, CONSTRUCTION, CAUGHT BETWEEN, CRUSHED, CRANE COUNTERWEIGHT, CRANE
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 309448397 | Fatality | Other | Construction laborers |