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Inspection Detail
Inspection: 18470682 - Blythe Industries, Inc.
Inspection Information - Office: Nc Department Of Labor - Raleigh
Site Address:
Blythe Industries, Inc.
Hwy 16 W At I-85
Charlotte, NC 28208
Mailing Address:
P. O. Box 31635, Charlotte, NC 28231
Union Status: NonUnion
SIC:1622
NAICS: 0
Inspection Type: Unprog Rel
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 01/14/1992
Emphasis:
Case Closed: 04/13/1993
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 360489975 | ||
| Inspection | 18470641 |
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 1 | 1 | 2 | |||
| Current Violations | 1 | 1 | 2 | |||
| Initial Penalty | $7,000 | $70,000 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $77,000 |
| Current Penalty | $7,000 | $70,000 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $77,000 |
| 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. | 01001A | Willful | 19260550 A01 | 03/20/1992 | 03/26/1992 | $70,000 | $70,000 | $0 | 04/08/1992 | F - Formal Settlement | |
| 2. | 01001B | Willful | 19260550 A05 | 03/20/1992 | 03/26/1992 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 04/08/1992 | F - Formal Settlement | |
| 3. | 02001 | Serious | 19260021 B02 | 03/20/1992 | 03/26/1992 | $7,000 | $7,000 | $0 | 04/08/1992 | F - Formal Settlement |
Investigation Summary
Employee #1, an iron worker, was assisting in the landing of a load of rebar that was being lowered by a hydraulic crane, using the crane's #1 line. The #2 line, which was inactive, held a 200 lb headache ball above the employee. The crane operator inadvertently caused the #2 line to two-block, snapping the #2 cable and allowing the headache ball to fall, striking Employee #1 on the head. He died as a result of massive head trauma. The crane was equipped with an anti-two-block device on both the #1 and #2 lines, but parts had been removed for repair, making the safety device ineffective.
Keywords: HEAD, IRON WORKER, WORK RULES, TWO-BLOCKING, HYDRAULIC CRANE, INADEQUATE MAINT, CONSTRUCTION, STRUCK BY, FALLING OBJECT, HEADACHE BALL
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 18470682 | Occupation Not Listed |