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Inspection Detail
Inspection: 309590065 - Ward Tank And Heat Exchanger Corporation
Inspection Information - Office: Nc Department Of Labor - Charlotte
Site Address:
Ward Tank And Heat Exchanger Corporation
6670 E. Harris Blvd.
Charlotte, NC 28215
Mailing Address:
P.O. Box 44568, Charlotte, NC 28215
Union Status: NonUnion
SIC:3443
NAICS: 332410/Power Boiler and Heat Exchanger Manufacturing
Inspection Type: Accident
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 11/29/2005
Planning Guide: Safety-Manufacturing
Emphasis:
Case Closed: 01/30/2006
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 102095619 |
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 1 | 1 | ||||
| Current Violations | 1 | 1 | ||||
| Initial Penalty | $1,750 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $1,750 |
| Current Penalty | $500 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $500 |
| 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 | 95012901 | 12/12/2005 | 12/15/2005 | $500 | $1,750 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement |
Investigation Summary
On November 14, 2005, Employees #1 and #2 were utilizing a jib crane that contained an underhung Yale 5-ton electric, wire-rope hoist. They were preparing to upright and lift an air receiver that was 14.5 ft in height and weighed 1,500 to 2,000 pounds. The employees had taped a 25-ft tape measure to the hook of the block and were raising the block and hook to determine if they had enough clearance to raise the air receiver. While they were raising the block, the cable failed, causing the block and hook to fall. Employee #1 was struck in the forehead and hospitalized for a laceration. Employee #2 was struck in the left arm and was hospitalized for a fracture and lacerations.
Keywords: FRACTURE, WIRE ROPE, FOREHEAD, JIB CRANE, EQUIPMENT FAILURE, HOIST, LACERATION, STRUCK BY, ARM, FALLING OBJECT
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 309590065 | Hospitalized injury | Cut/Laceration | Occupation not reported | ||
| 2 | 309590065 | Hospitalized injury | Fracture | Occupation not reported |