Accident Report Detail

Accident Summary Nr: 170228746 - Employee killed in fall through roof

Accident Summary Nr: 170228746 -- Report ID: 0552652 -- Event Date: 08/12/1990
Inspection Nr	Date Opened	SIC	NAICS	Establishment Name
110889862	08/14/1990	3321	0	Gm Central Foundry Division Grey Iron

Abstract: Employee #1 and a coworker, of GM Central Foundry, were walking on the roof of a cupola. As they were walking, Employee #1 fell through the roof. The investigation revealed that the roof consisted of a tar-covered concrete reinforced slab that had deteriorated. The roof caved in, allowing Employee #1 to fall 31 feet. He sustained multiple injuries and died. No violations could be determined at the time of investigation.

Keywords: ROOF, COLLAPSE, WORK RULES, EQUIPMENT FAILURE, FALL, FALL PROTECTION

Employee Details
Employee #	Inspection Nr	Age	Sex	Degree of Injury	Nature of Injury	Occupation
1	110889862			Fatality	Other	Occupation not reported

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