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Inspection Detail
Inspection: 100591221 - Basil Heavener Construction
Inspection Information - Office: Charleston Area Office
Site Address:
Basil Heavener Construction
Route 1, Box 229
French Creek, WV 26218
Mailing Address:
, , 00000
Union Status: NonUnion
SIC:5082
NAICS: 0
Inspection Type: Accident
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 09/17/1992
Emphasis:
Case Closed: 02/09/1993
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 360503320 |
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 4 | 1 | 5 | |||
| Current Violations | 4 | 1 | 5 | |||
| Initial Penalty | $2,850 | $0 | $0 | $300 | $0 | $3,150 |
| Current Penalty | $900 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $900 |
| 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 | 19100147 C01 | 11/03/1992 | 11/06/1992 | $450 | $1,500 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement | ||
| 2. | 01002 | Serious | 19101200 E01 | 11/03/1992 | 11/06/1992 | $450 | $450 | $0 | - | ||
| 3. | 01003 | Serious | 19101200 G01 | 11/03/1992 | 11/06/1992 | $0 | $450 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement | ||
| 4. | 01004 | Serious | 19101200 H | 11/03/1992 | 11/06/1992 | $0 | $450 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement | ||
| 5. | 02001 | Other | 19030002 A01 | 11/03/1992 | 11/06/1992 | $0 | $300 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement |
Investigation Summary
Employee #1 was working on an Allis-Chalmers TL16 front end loader. He apparently raised the boom so that it would not be in the way when he aligned and secured the side panel. By the position of his body, Employee #1 was probably standing on the ladder when he reached in, started the loader, then pulled back on the boom lever. As the boom rose to its maximum height (approximately 9 ft), the lever was supposed to automatically go back to neutral and the boom was to remain in place. The hydraulic line leading to the hydraulic jacks that push out the rams that lift the boom burst before enough pressure had built up to disengage the boom lever. When the hydraulic line burst, the boom fell onto Employee #1. He was scissored between the boom arms and the body of the front end loader. Employee #1 was killed.
Keywords: FRACTURE, FRONT END LOADER, BOOM, EQUIPMENT FAILURE, HYDRAULIC LINE, CAUGHT BETWEEN, CRUSHED, FALLING OBJECT
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 100591221 | Fatality | Fracture | Occupation not reported |