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Inspection Detail
Inspection: 312092307 - Accucast Technologies
Inspection Information - Office: Indiana Department Of Labor
Site Address:
Accucast Technologies
200 West Eckman Street
South Bend, IN 46614
Mailing Address:
, , 00000
Union Status: NonUnion
SIC:3321
NAICS: 331511/Iron Foundries
Inspection Type: Accident
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 11/20/2008
Planning Guide: Safety-Manufacturing
Emphasis:
Case Closed: 01/05/2009
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 100992346 |
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 1 | 1 | ||||
| Current Violations | 1 | 1 | ||||
| Initial Penalty | $2,500 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $2,500 |
| Current Penalty | $2,500 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $2,500 |
| 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 | 2200080101 SEC2 | 11/26/2008 | 12/23/2008 | $2,500 | $2,500 | $0 | - |
Investigation Summary
On October 15, 2010, a crane operator dropped a wrecking ball in order to break-up a large piece of scrap metal. The operator was struck in the head and killed by a piece of scrap metal that broke-off and became airborne at the point of impact.
Keywords: CRANE BALL, HEAD, HARD HAT, SCRAP METAL, STRUCK BY, FLYING OBJECT, CRANE OPERATOR, UNGUARDED, CRANE
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 312092307 | Fatality | Other | Crane and tower operators |