Accident Report Detail

Accident Summary Nr: 201310745 - Longshoreman Is Killed in Fall from Elevation Aboard Ship

Accident Summary Nr: 201310745 -- Report ID: 0213400 -- Event Date: 07/07/2002
Inspection Nr	Date Opened	SIC	NAICS	Establishment Name
304725658	07/08/2002	4491	0	Universal Maritime Service Corp Apm Terminal

Abstract: On July 7, 2002, a longshoreman manually released a ship's cargo handling equipment and gear, when a crane operator lifted the container he was working on. The employee lost his balance and was killed when he fell approximately 30 feet to the ship's deck.

Keywords: DECKING, LONGSHORING, MANUAL MAT HANDLING, SHIP, FALL, FALL PROTECTION, CONTAINERIZED CARGO, CRANE OPERATOR, LOST BALANCE

Employee Details
Employee #	Inspection Nr	Age	Sex	Degree of Injury	Nature of Injury	Occupation
1	304725658			Fatality	Other	Longshore equipment operators

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