Accident Report Detail

Accident Summary Nr: 200100170 - Employee killed in fall over railing of crane cab

Accident Summary Nr: 200100170 -- Report ID: 0522300 -- Event Date: 02/15/1998
Inspection Nr	Date Opened	SIC	NAICS	Establishment Name
301913828	02/15/1998	3398	0	Gerdau Macsteel Atmosphere Annealing

Abstract: Employee #1, a crane operator, was performing his required duties, which included hanging a 36 lb retort hook onto the crane hook. As he did this, he leaned over the rail of the crane cab and lost his balance, falling 18 ft 9 in. to the floor. He was transported to the hospital, where he died of head injuries the following day.

Keywords: HEAD, CRANE HOOK, CONSTRUCTION, CRANE CAB, FALL, CRANE OPERATOR, LOST BALANCE, CRANE, UNSTABLE POSITION

Employee Details
Employee #	Inspection Nr	Age	Sex	Degree of Injury	Nature of Injury	Occupation
1	301913828			Fatality	Concussion	Occupation not reported

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