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Inspection Detail
Inspection: 301913828 - Gerdau Macsteel Atmosphere Annealing
Inspection Information - Office: Cleveland Area Office
Site Address:
Gerdau Macsteel Atmosphere Annealing
1501 Raff Road Sw
Canton, OH 44710
Mailing Address:
, , 00000
Union Status: NonUnion
SIC:3398
NAICS: 0
Inspection Type: Accident
Scope: Complete
Advanced Notice: Y
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 03/12/1998
Planning Guide: Safety-Manufacturing
Emphasis:
Case Closed: 05/18/1998
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 100100239 |
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 3 | 2 | 5 | |||
| Current Violations | 1 | 4 | 5 | |||
| Initial Penalty | $8,500 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $8,500 |
| Current Penalty | $3,500 | $0 | $0 | $500 | $0 | $4,000 |
| 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 | Serious | 19100132 A | 03/16/1998 | 03/19/1998 | $3,500 | $5,000 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement | ||
| 2. | 01001B | Serious | 19100179 N03 | 03/16/1998 | 03/19/1998 | $0 | $0 | $0 | - | ||
| 3. | 01002 | Other | 19100252 B02 III | 03/16/1998 | 03/19/1998 | $500 | $1,500 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement | ||
| 4. | 01003 | Other | 19100303 G02 I | 03/16/1998 | 03/19/1998 | $0 | $2,000 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement | ||
| 5. | 02001 | Other | 19100132 D02 | 03/16/1998 | 04/18/1998 | $0 | $0 | $0 | - | ||
| 6. | 02002 | Other | 19100147 C06 I | 03/16/1998 | 04/18/1998 | $0 | $0 | $0 | - |
Investigation Summary
Employee #1, a crane operator, was performing his required duties, which included hanging a 36 lb retort hook onto the crane hook. As he did this, he leaned over the rail of the crane cab and lost his balance, falling 18 ft 9 in. to the floor. He was transported to the hospital, where he died of head injuries the following day.
Keywords: HEAD, CRANE HOOK, CONSTRUCTION, CRANE CAB, FALL, CRANE OPERATOR, LOST BALANCE, CRANE, UNSTABLE POSITION
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 301913828 | Fatality | Concussion | Occupation not reported |