Accident Report Detail

Accident Summary Nr: 14464481 - Employee killed in 30 ft fall down drywell

Accident Summary Nr: 14464481 -- Report ID: 0551800 -- Event Date: 10/28/1985
Inspection Nr	Date Opened	SIC	NAICS	Establishment Name
2687333	10/29/1985	1711	0	Shambough And Son Incorporated

Abstract: Employee #1 was using a tow chain to lower a water pump through an opening in the ground level floor. The pump slid off the floor, dropped into the opening, and began to swing back and forth. Employee #1 grabbed the chain and was pulled into the opening. He fell 30 ft, landing on the concrete floor of the drywell. Employee #1 was killed.

Keywords: CHAIN, UNGUARDED FL OPENING, WORK RULES, CONSTRUCTION, FALL, FALL PROTECTION, FLOOR OPENING, PUMP, UNSTABLE POSITION

Employee Details
Employee #	Inspection Nr	Age	Sex	Degree of Injury	Nature of Injury	Occupation
1	2687333			Fatality	Fracture	Millwrights

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