Inspection Detail
Inspection: 101665982 - Richland Center Foundry Company
Inspection Information - Office: Madison Area Office
Site Address:
Richland Center Foundry Company
Foundry Road
Richland Center, WI 53581
Mailing Address:
P.O. Box 151, Richland Center, WI 53581
Union Status: Union
SIC:3321
NAICS: 0
Inspection Type: Accident
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: Y
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 10/21/1986
Emphasis:
Case Closed: 10/22/1986
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 360117576 |
Investigation Summary
A FORKLIFT-TYPE HOIST, FIXED IN PLACE, WAS BEING USED TO PLACE POURED MOLDS INTO THE "SHAKEOUT" IN THIS GRAY IRON FOUNDRY. THE LOAD ROTATOR FAILED, CAUSING THE PALLET TO TILT. THE MOLD SLID OFF THE PALLET AND STRUCK AND KILLED THE HOIST OPERATOR.
Keywords: SLIP, HOIST, OVERHEAD PROTECTION, STRUCK BY, FOUNDRY, FALLING OBJECT
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 101665982 | Fatality | Fracture | Occupation not reported |
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