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Inspection Detail
Inspection: 902057.015 - Ohio River Metal Services
Inspection Information - Office: Indianapolis Area Office
Site Address:
Ohio River Metal Services
5150 Loop Road
Jeffersonville, IN 47130
Mailing Address:
5150 Loop Road, Jeffersonville, IN 47130
Union Status: NonUnion
SIC:
NAICS: 488320/Marine Cargo Handling
Inspection Type: Fat/Cat
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 04/23/2013
Emphasis: L:Maritime Unprgm
Case Closed: 01/08/2014
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 814865 |
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 2 | 2 | ||||
| Current Violations | 2 | 2 | ||||
| Initial Penalty | $11,340 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $11,340 |
| Current Penalty | $5,670 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $5,670 |
| 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 | 5A0001 | 09/27/2013 | 10/18/2013 | $0 | $5,670 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement | ||
| 2. | 01002 | Serious | 19170014 | 09/27/2013 | 12/24/2013 | $5,670 | $5,670 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement |
Investigation Summary
At 11:45 a.m. on April 18, 2013, Employee #1 was hooking 2,200 pound fiberglass reinforced plastic lift-off barge covers to a 30 ton overhead crane. The crane operator then placed the covers onto a barge that was positioned in the river. Wind speed for the day was determined to be 30 mph, with maximum wind speeds at 47 mph. While waiting for the crane to return for the next barge cover, a gust of wind caused one of the 2,200 pound barge covers that was laying on the top of the others on a steep riverbank, to become airborne. The barge cover struck the employee, causing blunt force trauma to his head, killing him.
Keywords: Barge, Cover, Crane, High Wind, Longshoring, Material Handling, Struck By, Unstable Load
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 902057.015 | 42 | M | Fatality | Occupation Not Listed |