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Inspection Detail
Inspection: 900324.015 - Double Z Construction
Inspection Information - Office: Columbus Area Office
Site Address:
Double Z Construction
10300 Canal Road
Hebron, OH 43025
Mailing Address:
2550 Harrison Rd, Columbus, OH 43204
Union Status: Union
SIC:
NAICS: 237310/ Highway, Street, and Bridge Construction
Inspection Type: Fat/Cat
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 04/12/2013
Emphasis: L:Fall, L:Piv
Case Closed: 09/15/2015
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 813230 |
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 11 | 11 | ||||
| Current Violations | 5 | 4 | 9 | |||
| Initial Penalty | $46,970 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $46,970 |
| Current Penalty | $22,500 | $0 | $0 | $6,000 | $0 | $28,500 |
| 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 | 19260251 A03 | 09/20/2013 | 10/17/2013 | $0 | $3,850 | $0 | 10/11/2013 | F - Formal Settlement | Citation has been deleted. |
| 2. | 01002 | Serious | 19260301 D | 09/20/2013 | 10/17/2013 | $0 | $2,310 | $0 | 10/11/2013 | F - Formal Settlement | Citation has been deleted. |
| 3. | 01003 | Other | 19261412 F07 | 09/20/2013 | 11/08/2014 | $1,500 | $3,850 | $0 | 10/11/2013 | F - Formal Settlement | |
| 4. | 01004 | Other | 19261413 C04 | 09/20/2013 | 11/08/2014 | $1,500 | $3,850 | $0 | 10/11/2013 | F - Formal Settlement | |
| 5. | 01005 | Other | 19261417 C01 | 09/20/2013 | 11/08/2014 | $1,500 | $3,850 | $0 | 10/11/2013 | F - Formal Settlement | |
| 6. | 01006 | Other | 19261417 O03 I | 09/20/2013 | 11/08/2014 | $1,500 | $3,850 | $0 | 10/11/2013 | F - Formal Settlement | |
| 7. | 01007A | Serious | 19261419 G | 09/20/2013 | 11/08/2014 | $5,000 | $5,390 | $0 | 10/11/2013 | F - Formal Settlement | |
| 8. | 01007B | Serious | 19261419 J | 09/20/2013 | 10/17/2013 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 10/11/2013 | F - Formal Settlement | Citation has been deleted. |
| 9. | 01008 | Serious | 19261425 C01 | 09/20/2013 | 11/08/2014 | $5,000 | $5,390 | $0 | 10/11/2013 | F - Formal Settlement | |
| 10. | 01009 | Serious | 19261425 C03 | 09/20/2013 | 11/08/2014 | $5,000 | $5,390 | $0 | 10/11/2013 | F - Formal Settlement | |
| 11. | 01010 | Serious | 19261425 D | 09/20/2013 | 11/08/2014 | $5,000 | $5,390 | $0 | 10/11/2013 | F - Formal Settlement | |
| 12. | 01011 | Serious | 19261430 G02 | 09/20/2013 | 11/08/2014 | $2,500 | $3,850 | $0 | 10/11/2013 | F - Formal Settlement |
Investigation Summary
At 10:00 a.m. on April 12, 2013, a total of eight employees were working at the site during the time when the fatal event took place. Employee #1, a 34 year old male welder, was operating an aerial lift and working directly with Employee #2, a crane operator, during the preparation of removing a 60 foot I-beam used in part to support an overpass/bridge. This was the first I-beam that was removed on this job site. Employee #1 used an oxygen/acetylene torch in order to cut through the I-beam in a 60 foot section and to burn two holes that were spaced approximately 6 feet from the center on one side and 19 feet on the other side of the I-beam, in order for the shackles to be installed as part of the crane's rigging. Employee #1 rigged two 7/8 inch diameter by 16 foot long, mechanically-spliced sling legs from the shackles to the crane's hook. Employee #1 was also tasked to be the designated signalman for Employee #2 to take all commands from during this lift. Employee #1 retracted the telescoping aerial lift in order for Employee #2 to begin his swing of the load. During the crane's operation with the 60 foot long I-beam, the sling leg that was on the side where Employee #1 was positioned in the aerial lift, slid out of the crane's hook, causing one side of the steel I-beam to fall and come in contact with the aerial lift where Employee #1 was located. This caused the basket to almost completely break away from the aerial lift's boom. The aerial lift crashed to the ground below along with Employee #1, resulting in crushing injuries to the employee's back and neck which resulted in his near instantaneous death. Employee #1 had been doing this type of work with this company for approximately six years. There were some weather variables that Employee #1 was required to negotiate, which were the cold air temperature and the muddy soil conditions.
Keywords: Aerial Lift, Back, Boom, Boom Support Cable, Boom Truck, Crane, Crushed, Fall, Fall Protection, Falling Object, Neck, Rigging, Steel Erection
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 900324.015 | 34 | M | Fatality | Welders and cutters |