Accident Report Detail
Accident Summary Nr: 202251674 - Employee Dies after Being Struck by Truss
| Inspection Nr | Date Opened | SIC | NAICS | Establishment Name |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 312113574 | 04/09/2008 | 3441 | 332312 | Wallis Steel Inc. |
Abstract: On April 9, 2008, Employee #1 was tightening a "C" clamp to secure a 1,500 lb open web steel truss to a mobile cart. The truss had been positioned to enable Employee #1 to make some minor welds. The truss fell, striking his head and pinning him between the truss and the cart. Employee #1 was transported to the local airport to await air evacuation, but died at the airport.
| Employee # | Inspection Nr | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 312113574 | Fatality | Other | Occupation not reported |
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