Construction Worker at Refinery Killed by Falling Crane Ball
Posted by proforma on April 1, 2009
On March 8, 2009, a contract employee died of head injuries sustained the previous day after being struck by a falling crane ball at a Port Arthur refinery construction site.
The contractor, McKinney Drilling, was installing drill shaft foundations, for which a 50-ton crane was being used. At some point, the crane ball fell, striking the employee on the head and left side of his body.
Pending investigation by OSHA and the company, workers should be reminded to remain aware at all times where they are in relation to equipment working around them. They should never become so comfortable with their surroundings or the work in progress that they drop their guard and expose themselves to danger.
Tags:accident, crane, head injuries, OSHA, refinery, safety, worker, Workplace Safety
Filed Under: Workplace Safety
