Accident Report Detail

Accident Summary Nr: 14352579 - Employee killed in fall from conveyor

Accident Summary Nr: 14352579 -- Report ID: 0418600 -- Event Date: 08/07/1985
Inspection Nr	Date Opened	SIC	NAICS	Establishment Name
2164523	08/08/1985	1741	0	Blount International, Ltd.

Abstract: Employee #1 was working on the outside of an elevated wood chip conveyor. He untied his lanyard to move from one work area to another. He apparently grabbed a conveyor roller that was not bolted down. The roller slipped, causing Employee #1 to fall 50 ft to the ground to his death.

Keywords: WORK RULES, CONSTRUCTION, CONVEYOR, FALL, FALL PROTECTION, ELEVATED WORK PLAT, TIE-OFF

Employee Details
Employee #	Inspection Nr	Age	Sex	Degree of Injury	Nature of Injury	Occupation
1	2164523			Fatality	Fracture	Construction trades, n.e.c.

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