Accident Report Detail

Accident Summary Nr: 14517650 - Fell From Top Of Storage Tank

Accident Summary Nr: 14517650 -- Report ID: 0419700 -- Event Date: 05/14/1985
Inspection Nr	Date Opened	SIC	NAICS	Establishment Name
2161974	05/22/1985	4226	0	Mckenzie Service Co., Inc.

Abstract: EMPLOYEE #1 WAS WORKING AT THE TOP OF THE DOME PART OF A STORAGE TANK WHICH CONTAINED "BLACK LIQUOR" (USED IN PAPER MILLS). HE WAS TRYING TO GUAGE THE DEPTH OF THE TANK'S CONTENTS. HE APPARENTLY SLIPPED, CAUSING HIM TO FALL 30 FEET TO THE GROUND. HE WAS NOT WEARING A SAFETY BELT AND LANYARD, NOR WAS ANY OTHER TYPE OF FALL PROTECTION PROVIDED/

Keywords: safety belt, slip, lanyard, fall, fall protection

Employee Details
Employee #	Inspection Nr	Age	Sex	Degree	Nature of Injury	Occupation
1	2161974			Fatality	Other	Occupation not reported

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