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Inspection Detail
Inspection: 313024069 - J.L. Steel Reinforcing, Llc
Inspection Information - Office: Baton Rouge Area Office
Site Address:
J.L. Steel Reinforcing, Llc
River Road Huey P. Long Bridge
Bridge City, LA 70094
Mailing Address:
P.O. Box 14709, Ft Worth, TX 76117
Union Status: NonUnion
SIC:1622
NAICS: 237310/ Highway, Street, and Bridge Construction
Inspection Type: Accident
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: Y
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 12/02/2009
Emphasis:
Case Closed: 12/02/2009
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 100558923 |
Investigation Summary
On June 12, 2009, a major widening project of the Huey P. Long Bridge was being done. Employees #1, #2 and a coworker were working on a rebar cage that had been lifted up on top of a 50 foot column by a crane. Guy wires were placed on the cage to hold it in place. About 25 to 35 minutes after the crane released the cage the cage collapsed and fell 50 feet killing Employees #1 and #2. The coworker was not injured.
Keywords: HOISTING MECHANISM, REBAR, STRUCK BY, FALLING OBJECT, CRANE
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 313024069 | Fatality | Other | Occupation not reported | ||
| 2 | 313024069 | Fatality | Other | Occupation not reported |