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Inspection Detail
Inspection: 111034260 - Scott & Associates Crane & Rigging Inc.
Inspection Information - Office: Sc Department Of Labor, Licensing, And Regulation
Site Address:
Scott & Associates Crane & Rigging Inc.
Hwy. 15
Sumter, SC 29150
Mailing Address:
1615 New Savannah, Augusta, GA 30906
Union Status: NonUnion
SIC:1796
NAICS: 0
Inspection Type: Accident
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 05/01/1991
Planning Guide: Safety-Construction
Emphasis:
Case Closed: 05/24/1991
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 360496483 |
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 3 | 3 | ||||
| Current Violations | 3 | 3 | ||||
| Initial Penalty | $2,160 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $2,160 |
| Current Penalty | $2,160 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $2,160 |
| 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 | 19260028 A | 05/16/1991 | 05/19/1991 | $720 | $720 | $0 | - | ||
| 2. | 01002 | Serious | 19260500 B01 | 05/16/1991 | 05/19/1991 | $720 | $720 | $0 | - | ||
| 3. | 01003 | Serious | 19260500 D01 | 05/16/1991 | 05/19/1991 | $720 | $720 | $0 | - |
Investigation Summary
Employee #1 was installing a cooler on a 40 ft high cooling tower. He was removing the safety rigging and equipment jacks and shimming up the cooler unit when he lost his balance and fell to the ground. Employee #1 died of multiple (head) injuries. He had, but was not wearing, a safety belt and lifeline; the openings for the cooler units were not covered or guarded; and the platform was without a guardrail.
Keywords: HEAD, INSTALLING, COOLING TOWER, WORK RULES, CONSTRUCTION, CLIMBING ON COLUMN, FALL, FALL PROTECTION, LOST BALANCE, UNGUARDED
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 111034260 | Fatality | Other | Structural metal workers |