Accident Report Detail
Accident Summary Nr: 200555274 - Employee Is Asphyxiated Between Beam and Lift
| Inspection Nr | Date Opened | SIC | NAICS | Establishment Name |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 311525588 | 07/28/2008 | 1799 | 238990 | Ed'S Welding & Mechanic Services |
Abstract: At approximately 3:45 p.m. on July 28, 2008, Employee #1 was welding structural steel. He was moving a manlift to a higher position while his welding hood was still on his head. His head or upper neck area made contact with a joist above him forcing his head and upper torso onto the controls. The controls were jammed in the upward position making the lift move up and he was unable to remove himself from the controls. A coworker, working on the ground, went to the machine and took control of the manlift to get Employee #1 clear of the iron. Employee #1 was brought to the ground, removed from the basket and he was not breathing, nor did he have a pulse. Employee #1 died from asphyxiation.
| End Use | Project Type | Project Cost | Stories | Non-building Height | Fatality | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Commercial building | New project or new addition | $1,000,000 to $5,000,000 | 3 | 31 | X | ||
| Employee # | Inspection Nr | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation | Construction |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 311525588 | Fatality | Asphyxia | Occupation not reported | Distance of Fall: feet Worker Height Above Ground/Floor: feet Cause: Erecting structural steel Fatality Cause: Other |
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