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Inspection Detail
Inspection: 15217417 - Briley Construction Co
Inspection Information - Office: Va-E-Lynchburg (Field Office) - Safety 0355117
Site Address:
Briley Construction Co
1/4 Mile Off St Rt 24 East Of
Evington, VA 24550
Mailing Address:
Rt 5 Box 268, Greenville, NC 27834
Union Status: NonUnion
SIC:1791
NAICS: 0
Inspection Type: Accident
Scope: Complete
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 10/15/1984
Planning Guide: Safety-Construction
Emphasis:
Case Closed: 01/04/1985
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 360631873 |
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 1 | 1 | 2 | |||
| Current Violations | 1 | 1 | 2 | |||
| Initial Penalty | $140 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $140 |
| Current Penalty | $140 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $140 |
| 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. | 01001A | Serious | 19260550 E | 11/01/1984 | 11/04/1984 | $140 | $140 | $0 | - | ||
| 2. | 01001B | Serious | 19260021 B02 | 11/01/1984 | 11/04/1984 | $0 | $0 | $0 | - | ||
| 3. | 02001 | Other | ARM0036 A | 11/01/1984 | 11/04/1984 | $0 | $0 | $0 | - |
Investigation Summary
AN EMPLOYEE WAS WORKING AT ABOUT THE 200-FOOT LEVEL OF A STEEL COMMUNICATIONS TOWER UNDER CONSTRUCTION. A SECTION OF THE TOWER, 20 FEET BY 37 FEET, WEIGHING ABOUT 4000 POUNDS, WAS BEING HOISTED BY A WINCH TRUCK AND GIN POLE. THE SECTION HUNG UP ON THE TOWER FRAME. THE EMPLOYEE, WHO WAS NEARBY, CLIMBED ONTO THE STEEL SECTION IN AN ATTEMPT TO FREE IT. HE HAD HOOKED HIS SAFETY BELT LANYARD TO THE LOAD LINE OF THE HOISTING EQUIPMENT. BECAUSE OF THE PRESSURE BEING APPLIED BY THE THE WINCH TRUCK ON THE WIRE ROPE LOAD LINE, THE GIN POLE BENT AND SNAPPED. THIS CAUSED SLACK IN THE LINE. THE TOWER SECTION CAME LOOSE AND BOTH EMPLOYEE AND TOWER SECTION STARTED TO FALL. WHEN THE SLACK IN THE LINE WAS TAKEN UP, THE SUDDEN JERK BROKE THE LINE, CAUSING THE EMPLOYEE, WHO WAS TIED TO IT, TO FALL TO THE GROUND. THE TOWER SECTION HIT THE GROUND AND FELL OVER ONTO THE EMPLOYEE'S CHEST. THE EMPLOYEE DIED OF HIS INJURIES.
Keywords: LANYARD, FALL PROTECTION, TOWER, GIN POLE, DERRICK TRUCK, FALL, LOAD LINE, TELECOM WORK, COMMUNICATION TOWER, CONSTRUCTION
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 15217417 | Fatality | Other | Structural metal workers |