OSHA Inspection: DIELCO CRANE SERVICE, INC.

Issued

Oct 30, 2008

Abate by

Nov 3, 2008

Penalty

Initial $3,500

General-duty citation text

Nevada Revised Statute 618.375(1):  Duties of employers.  The employer
failed to furnish
employment and a place of employment which was free from recognized
hazards that were
causing or likely to cause death or serious physical harm to his employees:
The employer failed to furnish employment free from recognized hazards
that were causing or
were likely to cause death or serious physical harm to his employees as
follows:
(a)At the CityCenter construction site, a Manitowoc 2250 crawler crane was
in
operation, shaking out steel just north of the Mandarin Oriental tower.
At some
point, the Oiler for the crane was standing to the west of the tracks and
north of
the crane's counterweights. The crane rotated clockwise, causing the Oiler
to
become trapped and crushed between the track and counterweights.  The Oiler
sustained fatal injuries.
Based on interviews with multiple Operators of the Manitowoc 2250 and on
observation of operations, employees operating cranes did not sound the
horn
prior to swinging per the manufacturer's requirements.
Reference: Manitowoc 2250 Operator's Manual
Section 3 - Operating Controls and Procedures, page 3-29:
DANGER.  Moving Crane Hazard!  Counterweights can strike personnel in area
of swing path!  Warn personnel to stay clear of swing path.  Sound horn
prior to
swinging.
Section 2 -  Safety Information, page 2-4:
WARNING.  Crush Hazard!  Rotating bed can swing into and crush personnel
climbing on or off crane.  To prevent death or serious injury:
- Operator: Always sound horn to alert personnel before you swing or
travel.
One feasible means of abatement would be to ensure the manufacturer's
requirements for
crane operation, are followed.,

Issued

Oct 30, 2008

Abate by

Nov 3, 2008

Penalty

Initial $3,500

Issued

Sep 17, 2008

Abate by

Sep 21, 2008

Penalty

Initial $3,500