Accident Report Detail

Accident Summary Nr: 14504260 - Employee killed in 16 ft fall from platform

Accident Summary Nr: 14504260 -- Report ID: 0728500 -- Event Date: 08/09/1985
Inspection Nr	Date Opened	SIC	NAICS	Establishment Name
100040245	08/13/1985	3441	0	Delongs, Inc.

Abstract: At approximately 8:15 a.m. on August 9, 1985, Employee #1 climbed the support arm of an underhung crane system to the ladder platform to enter the crane's cab. The end of the ladder platform and the cab opening were 18 in. apart. As he crossed the gap, Employee #1 misstepped, tripped, or lost his balance. He fell 16 ft to the ground and was killed. According to the coroner's report, the impact caused Employee #1's heart to burst.

Keywords: HEART, PLATFORM, WORK RULES, SLIP, TRIPPED, FALL, FALL PROTECTION, LOST BALANCE, CRANE

Employee Details
Employee #	Inspection Nr	Age	Sex	Degree of Injury	Nature of Injury	Occupation
1	100040245			Fatality	Other	Occupation not reported

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