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Inspection Detail
Inspection: 312307614 - A.M. Cohron & Son, Inc.
Inspection Information - Office: Iowa 0751910
Site Address:
A.M. Cohron & Son, Inc.
I-80 & Adair Exit
Adair, IA 50002
Mailing Address:
P.O. Box 479, Atlantic, IA 50022
Union Status: NonUnion
SIC:1622
NAICS: 237310/ Highway, Street, and Bridge Construction
Inspection Type: Accident
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 06/09/2008
Emphasis: S:Construction, S:Fatality Catastrophe
Case Closed: 01/06/2010
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 100521657 |
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 3 | 3 | ||||
| Current Violations | 1 | 2 | 3 | |||
| Initial Penalty | $10,500 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $10,500 |
| Current Penalty | $1,500 | $0 | $0 | $4,500 | $0 | $6,000 |
| 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 | Other | 19260550 A01 | 07/08/2008 | 08/01/2009 | $3,500 | $3,500 | $0 | 07/29/2008 | F - Formal Settlement | |
| 2. | 01002 | Other | 19260550 A02 | 07/08/2008 | 08/01/2009 | $1,000 | $3,500 | $0 | 07/29/2008 | F - Formal Settlement | |
| 3. | 01003 | Serious | 19260550 B02 | 07/08/2008 | 08/22/2008 | $1,500 | $3,500 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement |
Investigation Summary
On May 20, 2008, Employee #1 was operating an American Crane (Model Number 4250) to remove a 30 ft bridge I-beam. When the crane tipped over, he was killed. Employee #1 was not aware that the crane was overloaded because the superintendent underestimated its weight.
Keywords: BEAM, DEMOLITION, OVERLOADED, SUSPENDED LOAD, BRIDGE, CRANE OPERATOR, CRANE, OVERTURN
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 312307614 | Fatality | Other | Crane and tower operators |