Accident Report Detail

Accident Summary Nr: 14414940 - FALL FROM BRIDGE GIRDER

Accident Summary Nr: 14414940 -- Report ID: 0728500 -- Event Date: 08/14/1984
Inspection Nr	Date Opened	SIC	NAICS	Establishment Name
1454388	08/14/1984	1622	0	Bristol Steel & Iron Works

Abstract: THE EMPLOYEE WAS ENTERING A SPLICE IN A BRIDGE GIRDER. HE WAS STANDING ON THE SIDE OF THE GIRDER USING A SPUD (PRY) BAR. THE BAR SLIPPED AND THE EMPLOYEE FELL APPROXIMATELY 55 FEET TO A BARGE, AND THEN INTO THE RIVER.

Keywords: GIRDER, SLIP, FALL, BRIDGE

Employee Details
Employee #	Inspection Nr	Age	Sex	Degree of Injury	Nature of Injury	Occupation
1	1454388			Fatality	Concussion	Occupation not reported

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