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On May 15, 2004, a tragic incident occurred in Golden, Colorado, when a girder collapsed onto a passenger vehicle, resulting in occupant fatalities. This report provides a brief overview of the accident, the involved parties, and the safety issues identified during the investigation. Key contributors to the investigative team include representatives from various agencies such as the Federal Highway Administration and the Colorado Department of Transportation. The findings highlight inconsistent regulatory requirements and emphasize the need for improved oversight of highway contractors and subcontractors to prevent future accidents.
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Golden, Colorado Girder Collapse onto Passenger Vehicle and Occupant Deaths May 15, 2004
Introduction • Brief description of the accident • Staff • Parties • Safety issues
Path of the SUV Collapsed Girder Source: Jefferson County Sheriff’s Office
Investigative Staff • George Black Construction Factors • Dan Walsh Failure Analysis Factors • Larry Yohe Witness Factors • Bob Barlett On-Scene Coordination • Ken Suydam Investigator-in-Charge
Report Development Staff • Dennis Collins Human Factors • Larry Jackson Highway Engineer • Joe Epperson Metallurgy • Christy Spangler Graphics • Julie Perrot Recommendations • Mary Jones Visual Effects • Gwynne O’Reagan Writer/Editor • Michele McMurtry Project Manager
Parties to the Investigation • Federal Highway Administration • Occupational Safety and Health Administration • Colorado Department of Transportation • Colorado State Patrol • Jefferson County Sheriff
Parties to the Investigation • Asphalt Specialties, Inc. • Ridge Erection Company, Inc. • AFCO Steel
Safety Issues Identified • Inconsistent regulatory requirements and guidance for temporary construction related to highway projects • State oversight of highway contractors and subcontractors
