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Accident Summary Nr: 202563847 - Employee Is Killed in Fall from Metal Decking

Accident Summary Nr: 202563847 -- Report ID: 0352430 -- Event Date: 07/15/2008
Inspection NrDate OpenedSICNAICSEstablishment Name
31237532207/15/20081761238160Gardner-Watson Decking, Inc.

Abstract: On July 15, 2008, Employee #1 and several coworkers were installing metal decking on a warehouse that was approximately 676,000 square feet. The employees were performing leading edge work, tack welding, and welding as the work progressed. Employee #1 was not tied off to the retractable lines, and he fell approximately 37.5 feet onto the concrete floor and was killed.

Keywords: INSTALLING, IRON WORKER, CONSTRUCTION, STEEL ERECTION, METAL DECKING, FALL, FALL PROTECTION, LEADING EDGE
Accident Details
End Use Project Type Project Cost Stories Non-building Height Fatality
Single family or duplex dwelling New project or new addition Under $50,000 3 8 X

Employee Details
Employee # Inspection Nr Age Sex Degree of Injury Nature of Injury Occupation
1 312375322 Fatality Other Occupation not reported

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