Accident Report Detail

Accident Summary Nr: 14250229 - Employee bruised when struck in back by steel structure

Accident Summary Nr: 14250229 -- Report ID: 0453710 -- Event Date: 11/27/1990
Inspection Nr	Date Opened	SIC	NAICS	Establishment Name
18454017	12/04/1990	1542	0	Gillam & Associates, Inc.
Inspection Nr	Date Opened	SIC	NAICS	Establishment Name
18453936	12/05/1990	1761	0	Duck-Bak Roofing
Inspection Nr	Date Opened	SIC	NAICS	Establishment Name
18453951	12/05/1990	1731	0	Overcash Electric Inc.
Inspection Nr	Date Opened	SIC	NAICS	Establishment Name
18453993	12/04/1990	1791	0	Moore Steel Erection

Abstract: Steel erectors had anchored metal posts for a canopy in front of a building that was under construction. Steel I-beams were bolted to the top of the posts, parallel to the building. It was then discovered that the posts had been set one foot too close to the building. Employee #1 removed the nuts from the bottom of the metal posts and the structure fell, striking him in the back. He sustained bruises to his back, but was not hospitalized.

Keywords: STRUCK BY, ERECTION PROCESS, UNSECURED, WORK RULES, CONTUSION, CONSTRUCTION, BACK, STEEL ERECTION, FALLING OBJECT

Employee Details
Employee #	Inspection Nr	Degree of Injury	Nature of Injury	Occupation
1	18454017	Non Hospitalized injury	Bruise/Contus/Abras	Construction trades, n.e.c.
2	18453936			Occupation Not Listed
3	18453951			Occupation Not Listed
4	18453993			Occupation Not Listed

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