Accident Report Detail

Accident Summary Nr: 14400162 - Employee killed when struck by falling boom section

Accident Summary Nr: 14400162 -- Report ID: 0626300 -- Event Date: 07/11/1985
Inspection Nr	Date Opened	SIC	NAICS	Establishment Name
1532779	07/11/1985	1622	0	Austin Bridge Co

Abstract: Employee #1, a worker at a bridge construction site, was standing underneath a crane knocking out pins from a boom section that was 4 ft off the ground. The crew was preparing to break down the boom. The pendants were located beyond the section of the boom that was to be taken apart. When Employee #1 knocked out the boom pins, the boom immediately fell, crushing him. Employee #1 died instantly from traumatic asphyxiation, punctured lungs, and broken bones.

Keywords: LUNG, ASPHYXIATED, UNSECURED, CRANE BOOM, WORK RULES, CONSTRUCTION, CRUSHED, STRUCK BY, PUNCTURE

Employee Details
Employee #	Inspection Nr	Age	Sex	Degree of Injury	Nature of Injury	Occupation
1	1532779			Fatality	Asphyxia	Occupation not reported

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