Accident Report Detail

Accident Summary Nr: 303509657 - Employee Killed When Struck By Jib Crane

Accident Summary Nr: 303509657 -- Report ID: 0524500 -- Event Date: 02/02/2001
Inspection Nr	Date Opened	SIC	NAICS	Establishment Name
303509657	02/02/2001	3441	0	Rohn Industries, Inc.

Abstract: At approximately 11:23 a.m. on February 2, 2001, Employee #1 was killed when the jib crane became loose striking his head. Employee #1 was lifting a 1,200 pound tower leg using a wall mounted jib crane. The jib crane had been built in house by a group referred to as the "In House Projects" or IHP. However, the jib crane had no inspection program. The jib crane's upper pivot point came loose causing the crane to fall. Employee #1 was directly beneath the crane, and it struck him on the head. Employee #1 died from head injuries.

Keywords: HEAD, JIB CRANE, STRUCK BY, CONCUSSION

Employee Details
Employee #	Inspection Nr	Age	Sex	Degree of Injury	Nature of Injury	Occupation
1	303509657			Fatality	Concussion	Occupation not reported

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