Accident Report Detail

Accident Summary Nr: 14212377 - Building Collapse- Workers Die From Head Injuries

Accident Summary Nr: 14212377 -- Report ID: 0521700 -- Event Date: 04/05/1985
Inspection Nr	Date Opened	SIC	NAICS	Establishment Name
2482388	04/09/1985	1751	0	A-Ar-Be Garage Door Inc

Abstract: At approximately 1:15 p.m. on April 5, 1985, Employee #1 and Employee #2 are installing two 16 feet- by- 7 feet overhead garage doors in a residential garage. The employees had removed both old doors and began replacing the south door. The roof suddenly collapsed, crushing both employees to death. The garage foundation was made with brick and mortar. The roof was 8 inches thick with a 6- inch clay tile. The deaths were attributed to severe head injuries. During the investigation, OSHA could not determine the cause and could not locate any witnesses.

Keywords: head, roof, collapse, crushed, door

Employee Details
Employee #	Inspection Nr	Age	Sex	Degree	Nature of Injury	Occupation
1	2482388			Fatality	Fracture	Occupation not reported
2	2482388			Fatality	Fracture	Occupation not reported

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