Accident Report Detail

Accident Summary Nr: 14518906 - Employee killed in 33 ft fall through platform hole

Accident Summary Nr: 14518906 -- Report ID: 0625700 -- Event Date: 05/01/1984
Inspection Nr	Date Opened	SIC	NAICS	Establishment Name
1386150	05/02/1984	1541	0	Harmony Corporation

Abstract: At approximately 12:49 p.m. on May 1, 1984, Employee #1, age 19, was on the floor of a tower platform, identifying 24 in. control valves before running conduit pipe to them. He either fell in or lowered himself through a 33 in. by 16 in. by 2 ft triangular opening in the floor. He fell 33 ft to the ground, striking his head on a crossmember of the tower. Employee #1 died as a result of massive head injuries.

Keywords: HEAD, UNGUARDED FL OPENING, WORK RULES, STRUCK AGAINST, CONSTRUCTION, FALL, FALL PROTECTION, FLOOR OPENING, ELEVATED WORK PLAT, TOWER

Employee Details
Employee #	Inspection Nr	Age	Sex	Degree of Injury	Nature of Injury	Occupation
1	1386150			Fatality	Fracture	Occupation not reported

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