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Inspection Detail
Inspection: 311797435 - Whc, Incorporated
Inspection Information - Office: Iowa 0751910
Site Address:
Whc, Incorporated
22371 Kane Ave
Glenwood, IA 51534
Mailing Address:
Po Box 2340, Lafayette, LA 70502
Union Status: NonUnion
SIC:1541
NAICS: 236210/Industrial Building Construction
Inspection Type: Accident
Scope: Complete
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 02/21/2008
Emphasis:
Case Closed: 06/06/2008
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 100521517 |
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 6 | 6 | ||||
| Current Violations | 5 | 1 | 6 | |||
| Initial Penalty | $18,550 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $18,550 |
| Current Penalty | $10,500 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $10,500 |
| 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 | 19260020 B04 | 03/18/2008 | 03/24/2008 | $1,750 | $3,500 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement | ||
| 2. | 01002 | Serious | 19260021 B02 | 03/18/2008 | 03/24/2008 | $1,750 | $3,500 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement | ||
| 3. | 01003 | Serious | 19260550 A01 | 03/18/2008 | 03/24/2008 | $3,500 | $3,500 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement | ||
| 4. | 01004 | Serious | 19260550 A05 | 03/18/2008 | 03/24/2008 | $1,750 | $3,500 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement | ||
| 5. | 01005 | Other | 19260550 A14 I | 03/18/2008 | 03/24/2008 | $0 | $1,050 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement | ||
| 6. | 01006 | Serious | 19260550 B02 | 03/18/2008 | 03/24/2008 | $1,750 | $3,500 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement |
Investigation Summary
On February 2, 2008, Employee #1 was dismantling a lattice crane boom. There were four pins that held the boom sections together. Employee #1 used a hammer and punch to drift out the first pin. He then positioned himself under the boom and drifted out the second lower pin. Employee #1 was killed when the boom sections pivoted downward and crushed his lower torso.
Keywords: DISMANTLING, BOOM, TORSO, CRUSHED, CRANE
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 311797435 | Fatality | Fracture | Crane and tower operators |