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Inspection Detail
Inspection: 1453254.015 - Korver Demolition, Llc
Inspection Information - Office: Baton Rouge Area Office
Site Address:
Korver Demolition, Llc
6500 Terminal Road
New Orleans, LA 70126
Mailing Address:
1416 Bonnabel Blvd, Metairie, LA 70005
Union Status: NonUnion
SIC:
NAICS: 238990/All Other Specialty Trade Contractors
Inspection Type: Fat/Cat
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 12/30/2019
Emphasis: L:Constr6
Case Closed: 04/24/2020
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 1530003 |
Investigation Summary
At 10:40 p.m. on December 27, 2019, Employee #1 and his employer, who owned a demolition company, were demolishing a railcar. They were working at a height of 15 feet. The employer was cutting the railcar with a torch. Employee #1 was serving as fire watch. The torch tip broke with one small piece left to cut. Employee #1 jumped over the railing and onto the piece of metal, which broke. Employee #1 fell, and the metal fell on top of him. Employee #1 sustained crushing injuries and was killed.
Keywords: Construction, Crushing, Cutting, Demolition, Equipment Failure, Fall, Falling Object, Fracture, Rail, Railroad Car, Torch
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1453254.015 | 32 | M | Fatality | Laborers, except construction |