Inspection 344900337 OPENED AUG 25, 2020Closed
Bridge #b2500b, Rodanthe, NC 27968 · Other Heavy and Civil Engineering Construction · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps
Incident on Aug 24, 2020 (fatal): Employee is killed by swinging crane counterweight
At 12:40 p.m. on August 24, 2020, Employee #1, a crane inspector employed by a heavy construction/civil construction company, was preparing to do a monthly crane inspection at a bridge construction site. The crane inspector was standing within the swing radius of the crane's counterweight when the moving counterweight struck the inspector. Employee #1 sustained blunt force traumatic injuries and was killed.
| Citation and rule | Type | Proposed | Current | Issued | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Citation 1, item 1 29 CFR 1910.145(c)(2)(i) · Specifications for accident prevention signs and tags |
Other-than-serious | $13,494 | $13,494 | Nov 20, 2020 | Final |