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Inspection Detail
Inspection: 311269385 - Samuel Grossi & Sons, Inc.
Inspection Information - Office: Allentown Area Office
Site Address:
Samuel Grossi & Sons, Inc.
2526 State Rd.
Bensalem, PA 19020
Mailing Address:
, , 00000
Union Status: Union
SIC:3441
NAICS: 332312/Fabricated Structural Metal Manufacturing
Inspection Type: Accident
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 11/21/2008
Emphasis: S:Struck-By
Case Closed: 05/11/2010
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 101321776 |
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 4 | 1 | 5 | |||
| Current Violations | 4 | 1 | 5 | |||
| Initial Penalty | $2,775 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $2,775 |
| Current Penalty | $2,775 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $2,775 |
| 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 | 19100025 D01 X | 12/10/2008 | 12/15/2008 | $700 | $700 | $0 | 01/06/2009 | F - Formal Settlement | |
| 2. | 01001B | Serious | 19100025 D02 VIII | 12/10/2008 | 12/15/2008 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 01/06/2009 | F - Formal Settlement | |
| 3. | 01002 | Serious | 19100184 C12 | 12/10/2008 | 12/24/2008 | $875 | $875 | $0 | 01/06/2009 | F - Formal Settlement | |
| 4. | 01003A | Serious | 19100184 E01 | 12/10/2008 | 12/15/2008 | $675 | $675 | $0 | 01/06/2009 | F - Formal Settlement | |
| 5. | 01003B | Serious | 19100184 E03 II | 12/10/2008 | 12/15/2008 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 01/06/2009 | F - Formal Settlement | |
| 6. | 01004 | Serious | 19100252 B02 III | 12/10/2008 | 12/24/2008 | $525 | $525 | $0 | 01/06/2009 | F - Formal Settlement | |
| 7. | 02001 | Other | 19100179 J02 III | 12/10/2008 | 12/24/2008 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 01/06/2009 | F - Formal Settlement |
Investigation Summary
On August 07, 2008, Employee #1 and a coworker were loading steel beams on a Fruehauf flatbed trailer, identified as Grossi G91. They were using an overhead gantry crane and steel alloy chain slings. The final 18-in. by 40-in. beam, weighing approximately 1,521 lbs was loaded on the right side of the trailer. Employee #1 was located at the front of the trailer and was climbing a ladder. The coworker was controlling the crane and was removing the sling. When the beam was dislodged, it struck Employee #1 in his chest. Employee #1 fell to the ground and the beam fell on top of him. Employee #1 was killed.
Keywords: CHEST, LOADING, STEEL BEAM, LADDER, CRUSHED, FALL, STRUCK BY, SLING, TRAILER, FALLING OBJECT
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 311269385 | Fatality | Other | Freight, stock and material handlers, n.e.c. |