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Inspection Detail
Inspection: 123675761 - Henry S. Branscome, Inc.
Inspection Information - Office: Va-E-Norfolk (Regional Office) - Safety 0355112
Site Address:
Henry S. Branscome, Inc.
1922 W. Pembroke Ave.
Hampton, VA 23664
Mailing Address:
P.O. Drawer 260, Williamsburg, VA 23187
Union Status: NonUnion
SIC:5032
NAICS: 0
Inspection Type: Accident
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 10/05/1994
Planning Guide: Safety-Manufacturing
Emphasis:
Case Closed: 10/20/1994
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 360303895 |
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 1 | 1 | ||||
| Current Violations | 1 | 1 | ||||
| Initial Penalty | $7,000 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $7,000 |
| Current Penalty | $7,000 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $7,000 |
| 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 | 19100180 H03 V | 10/05/1994 | 10/11/1994 | $7,000 | $7,000 | $0 | - |
Investigation Summary
At approximately 8:37 a.m. on April 6, 1994, Employee #1 was being lifted to the top of a wooden building by a truck crane. While he was being lifted on the crane's hook, the wire rope broke, causing the block and tackle to fall on Employee #1. He sustained a severely crushed right leg and a badly damaged left leg and died from his injuries.
Keywords: WIRE ROPE, TRUCK CRANE, WORK RULES, EQUIPMENT FAILURE, CRUSHED, STRUCK BY, FALLING OBJECT, LEG
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 123675761 | Fatality | Amputation | Occupation not reported |