Accident Report Detail
Accident Summary Nr: 144716.015 - Employee is killed when struck by falling emergency exit sta
Inspection Nr | Date Opened | SIC | NAICS | Establishment Name |
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1584843.015 | 03/15/2022 | 236220 | Maldonado Welding Contractors, Llc |
Abstract: At 3:20 p.m. on March 15, 2022, Employee #1, a welder, was removing a metal emergency exit staircase that was installed on a three-story building. After the top section was removed and taken away by forklift, Employee #1 removed the wall bolts, which were securing the platform of the second section to be removed. The section was supported by two steel columns, which broke at their bases due to heavy corrosion. The staircase section collapsed and stuck Employee # 1, killing him.
End Use | Project Type | Project Cost | Stories | Non-building Height | Fatality | ||
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Multi-family dwelling | Alteration or rehabilitation | 3 | X |
Employee # | Inspection Nr | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation | Construction |
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1 | 1584843.015 | 31 | M | Fatality | Welders and cutters | Distance of Fall: feet Worker Height Above Ground/Floor: feet Cause: Demolition Fatality Cause: |