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Inspection Detail
Inspection: 104425566 - Bethlehem Steel Corp.
Inspection Information - Office: Department Of Labor, Licensing, And Regulation Division Of Labor And Industry Maryland Occupational Safety And Health
Site Address:
Bethlehem Steel Corp.
Sparrows Point Rd
Sparrows Point, MD 21219
Mailing Address:
Martin Towers, Bethlehem, PA 18016
Union Status: Union
SIC:3312
NAICS: 0
Inspection Type: Accident
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 05/18/1989
Planning Guide: Safety-Manufacturing
Emphasis:
Case Closed: 05/26/1989
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 360225262 |
Investigation Summary
At 1:45 p.m. on March 31, 1989, Employee #1, a material handler, was assisting in loading a 40 ft flatbed truck. He was supposed to position himself away from the loading area until the material had been lowered to within a few inches of the loader; he was then to come in and guide the load into position, placing wooden chocks between each lift. Employee #1 was walking toward the crane as it was coming in with a load when one of the four load handling hooks disengaged, causing the load to swing and fall. It struck Employee #1 on the rear of his right leg, resulting in a severe laceration and loss of blood. He was killed.
Keywords: LOADING, CRANE HOOK, LOSS OF BLOOD, UNSECURED, WORK RULES, SUSPENDED LOAD, LACERATION, STRUCK BY, FALLING OBJECT, LEG
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 104425566 | Fatality | Cut/Laceration | Freight, stock and material handlers, n.e.c. |