Accident Report Detail

Accident Summary Nr: 14385264 - Employee Killed In Fall When Platform Collapses

Accident Summary Nr: 14385264 -- Report ID: 0524200 -- Event Date: 06/24/1985
Inspection Nr	Date Opened	SIC	NAICS	Establishment Name
2282804	06/24/1985	1799	0	Johnson & Carlson Ltd

Abstract: On June 24, 1985, Employee #1 was on a platform that had been erected on the side of a 20,000-gallon water tank, 38 ft 8 in. above the roof of a manufacturing plant. The platform collapsed, killing Employee#1. Subsequent investigation revealed that one of the platform supports had broken, causing the platform to collapse. This accident could have been prevented if the employer had tested the platform supports to determine their load capacity and had provided a safety net or safety belts and lifeline for Employee #1.

Keywords: lifeline, collapse, work rules, overloaded, safety belt, construction, equipment failure, fall, fall protection, elevated work plat

Employee Details
Employee #	Inspection Nr	Age	Sex	Degree	Nature of Injury	Occupation
1	2282804			Fatality	Concussion	Occupation not reported

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