Loose brake car battery connection set off E-systems on the hoist and brake car.
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Showing all 4Loose brake car battery connection set off E-systems on the hoist and brake car. Employee started missing 04-28-11.
Two employees were struck by the boom of the pivoting hoist. At this point in the investigation, it appears that the boom or boom hoist ropes came in contact with an adjacent structure as the boom was being lowered. The elevation of the boom changed suddenly as the boom hoist rope or boom lost contact with the structure, striking both individuals.
EMPLOYEE WAS RIDING IN HOIST CAR & THE WIRE ROPE RODE OVER THE DRUM CAUSING IT TO FREE FALL FOR A DISTANCE OF APPROXIMATELY 6 FEET.