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Accident Summary Nr: 200021954 - Two employees injured in fall when steel framing collapses

Accident Summary Nr: 200021954 -- Report ID: 0214200 -- Event Date: 03/22/2000
Inspection NrDate OpenedSICNAICSEstablishment Name
30330290503/22/200017910Lunar Steel,Inc.

Abstract: Employees #1 and #2, both ironworkers, were standing on a framework of structural steel, unhooking a bundle of steel roof decking material. The steel framing collapsed and they fell approximately 32 ft to the ground. Both employees sustained severe injuries, for which they were hospitalized.

Keywords: ERECTION PROCESS, COLLAPSE, UNSECURED, BUILDING COLLAPSE, IRON WORKER, WORK RULES, CONSTRUCTION, EQUIPMENT FAILURE, STEEL ERECTION, FALL
Accident Details
End Use Project Type Project Cost Stories Non-building Height Fatality
Other heavy construction New project or new addition $500,000 to $1,000,000 1

Employee Details
Employee # Inspection Nr Age Sex Degree of Injury Nature of Injury Occupation Construction
1 303302905 Hospitalized injury Other Occupation not reported Distance of Fall: feet
Worker Height Above Ground/Floor: 32 feet
Cause: Steel Erection Of Open Web Steel Joists-Landing Ma
Fatality Cause: Fall from/with structure (other than roof)
2 303302905 Hospitalized injury Other Occupation not reported Distance of Fall: feet
Worker Height Above Ground/Floor: 32 feet
Cause: Steel Erection Of Open Web Steel Joists-Landing Ma
Fatality Cause: Fall from/with structure (other than roof)

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