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Inspection Detail
Inspection: 98550.015 - Bucyrus International, Inc.
Inspection Information - Office: Milwaukee Area Office
Site Address:
Bucyrus International, Inc.
1100 Milwaukee Ave.
South Milwaukee, WI 53172
Mailing Address:
1100 Milwaukee Ave., South Milwaukee, WI 53172
Union Status: Union
SIC:
NAICS: 333131/Mining Machinery and Equipment Manufacturing
Inspection Type: Fat/Cat
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 09/08/2011
Emphasis: N:Amputate, L:Amputate, L:Piv
Case Closed: 05/10/2012
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 78409 |
| 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 | 5A0001 | 03/08/2012 | 03/15/2012 | $7,000 | $7,000 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement |
Investigation Summary
At approximately 1:15 p.m. on September 08, 2011, in a mining equipment welding shop, Employee #1, was assisting Employee #2 in turning a crawler subassembly with an overhead crane. Employee #1 went underneath the crawler to manually un-hook an allow chain sling, when the crawler subassembly moved and crushed the employee's head and torso. The employees were utilizing a ZENAR Overhead Crane (90 Ton, S/N: 8042) with a alloy chain sling (#30, S/N: 118064, 1inch alloy chain, 13ft. 7inch length) to move the crawler subassembly. The employees were provided with training on turning the crawler subassemblies, but the employer failed to enforce the procedure. Employee #1 suffered crushing injuries to his entire body and was killed.
Keywords: Crane, Crushing, Material Handling, Rigging
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 98550.015 | 30 | M | Fatality | Laborers, except construction |