Accident Report Detail

Accident Summary Nr: 14219448 - Employee killed in fall from steel rafter

Accident Summary Nr: 14219448 -- Report ID: 0626600 -- Event Date: 08/31/1992
Inspection Nr	Date Opened	SIC	NAICS	Establishment Name
109454058	09/04/1992	1791	0	G.L. Parsons Erectors

Abstract: At approximately 8:00 a.m. on August 31, 1992, Employee #1 and a coworker prepared to install eave trim along a 220 ft by 65 ft structural steel building. Employee #1 climbed a fiberglass extension ladder to where the work was to start, but once the employees reached the work area, Employee #1 changed his mind about working there. He proceeded to crawl approximately 10 ft along the steel rafter. Along the way, Employee #1 lost his balance and fell 18 ft to the concrete foundation. He was killed. Both employees were wearing their safety belts and lanyards, and were going to tie off once they reached their work area.

Keywords: STEEL BEAM, CONSTRUCTION, RAFTER, STEEL ERECTION, FALL, FALL PROTECTION, LOST BALANCE, TIE-OFF

Employee Details
Employee #	Inspection Nr	Age	Sex	Degree of Injury	Nature of Injury	Occupation
1	109454058			Fatality	Fracture	Occupation not reported

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