Accident Report Detail
Accident Summary Nr: 200604445 - Employee Is Killed in Fall from Work Surface
| Inspection Nr | Date Opened | SIC | NAICS | Establishment Name |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 312853542 | 10/27/2009 | 1791 | 238120 | Calaveras Power Partners L.P. |
Abstract: On October 26, 2009, Employee #1, a structural welder, was installing grates that measured 2 feet by 10 feet to construct a walking surface at level 253 in the SCR unit. While standing on an unsecured grate, Employee #1 fell between 24 to 27 feet and was killed. The accident investigation determined that Employee #1 was wearing a safety harness with two lanyards, but failed to attach the lanyards to an anchorage point.
| End Use | Project Type | Project Cost | Stories | Non-building Height | Fatality | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Powerplant | New project or new addition | $1,000,000 to $5,000,000 | 6 | X | |||
| Employee # | Inspection Nr | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation | Construction |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 312853542 | Fatality | Concussion | Welders and cutters | Distance of Fall: feet Worker Height Above Ground/Floor: 27 feet Cause: Pouring or installing floor decks Fatality Cause: Fall from/with platform catwalk (attached to struc |
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