Accident Report Detail
Accident Summary Nr: 200332377 - Employee Falls Off Wall, Later Dies
| Inspection Nr | Date Opened | SIC | NAICS | Establishment Name |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 314700923 | 08/23/2010 | 1791 | 238120 | Moen Steel Erection |
Abstract: On August 23, 2010, Employee #1 and a coworker were connecting a 36-ft steel beam to imbed on a poured concrete wall. The beam was hung by two clips, one on either end. Employee #1 was sitting on top of the wall, tied off to the beamer, which was attached to the beam. The clips failed and the beam fell, pulling him off the wall. He fell 15 feet, striking his head on the concrete. Employee #1 suffered massive head trauma and was hospitalized on life support. He was taken off of life support on August 26, 2010 and died the next day.
| End Use | Project Type | Project Cost | Stories | Non-building Height | Fatality | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Other building | New project or new addition | $20,000,000 and over | 4 | 45 | X | ||
| Employee # | Inspection Nr | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation | Construction |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 314700923 | Fatality | Other | Occupation not reported | Distance of Fall: feet Worker Height Above Ground/Floor: 15 feet Cause: Erecting structural steel Fatality Cause: Fall from/with structure (other than roof) |
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