Accident Report Detail

Accident Summary Nr: 14378947 - Carpenter killed when struck by crane boom

Accident Summary Nr: 14378947 -- Report ID: 0524500 -- Event Date: 03/29/1985
Inspection Nr	Date Opened	SIC	NAICS	Establishment Name
2225068	04/02/1985	1622	0	Midwest Foundation Corporation

Abstract: Employee #1, a carpenter, was working in the vicinity of a crane that was picking up a load from a trailer and putting it on a bridge deck. The crane's outriggers were not fully extended and the load was too heavy for the length and angle of the boom, causing the crane to fall onto its side. Employee #1 was crushed and killed by the boom.

Keywords: OUTRIGGER, CARPENTER, CRANE BOOM, WORK RULES, OVERLOADED, CONSTRUCTION, CRUSHED, CRANE, OVERTURN

Employee Details
Employee #	Inspection Nr	Age	Sex	Degree of Injury	Nature of Injury	Occupation
1	2225068			Fatality	Fracture	Occupation not reported

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