Accident Report Detail

Accident Summary Nr: 14382394 - FALL FROM ROOF

Accident Summary Nr: 14382394 -- Report ID: 0521400 -- Event Date: 10/13/1985
Inspection Nr	Date Opened	SIC	NAICS	Establishment Name
2353704	10/15/1985	1761	0	Midland Steel Erectors Inc
Inspection Nr	Date Opened	SIC	NAICS	Establishment Name
2353712	10/15/1985	1751	0	Bagwell Gaw Co Inc
Inspection Nr	Date Opened	SIC	NAICS	Establishment Name
2353696	10/15/1985	1542	0	W E O'Neil Construction Co

Abstract: TWO EMPLOYEES WERE LAYING CORRUGATED METAL ROOF DECKING ON A 3 STORY BUILDING. THE FOREMAN WAS PLACING THE SHEETS OF METAL WHILE EMPLOYEE #1 WAS TACK WELDING IT IN PLACE. THE WELDER WAS WEARING A PROTECTIVE HOOD. HE LIFTED IT TO LOOK AT HIS POSITION AND WORK EVERY ONE TO THREE WELDS. HE WAS WORKING FROM THE CENTER TO THE EDGE. THE FOREMAN FINISHED LAYING DECK AND LEFT THE ROOF TO DO ANOTHER JOB. WHILE HE WAS GONE, THE WELDER FELL TO THE GROUND. NO ONE SAW HIM FALL.

Keywords: DECKING, ROOF, WELDER, FALL

Employee Details
Employee #	Inspection Nr	Degree of Injury	Nature of Injury	Occupation
1	2353704	Fatality	Fracture	Occupation not reported
2	2353712			Occupation Not Listed
3	2353696			Occupation Not Listed

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