1st Page Flashcards
Who are you?
I am Micah Estratton
What degree do you have
I have a degree in mechanical engineering from Drexel University
What relation do you have to this accident
I was operating Phill at the time of the collapse
How long have you been working in construction
I have been in construction since I turned 16
Who do you work for
I work for Estratton Lift SYSTEMS
What crane was used for Project Z
Fightin’ Phill
How long had you been working with Phill before the accident
Over 18 years
Did you have any major accidents prior to August 31st, 2012
No
How often do you inspect Phill?
We try to take him down every three months, looking for metal fatigue, checking and cleaning his engine, transmission, and hydraulic components
What is Phill’s maintenance design tolerance
5 months
What is the most important thing at ELS
Protecting the lives of our workers
When did Project Z contact ELS
Early 2011
What Crane were you going to task to the job
Big Tony
What happened when you found out that the roofing panels were going to be 2300 tons each
We decided to switch to our biggest crane, Fightn’ Phill
Did Zillias examine the spec sheets for both cranes before he decided to switch to Phill
Yes