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Accident Summary Nr: 81293.015 - Employee struck and killed by falling steel column
| Inspection Nr | Date Opened | SIC | NAICS | Establishment Name |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1108456.015 | 11/27/2015 | 238120 | B & K Concrete And Construction, Inc. |
Abstract: At approximately 1:52 a.m. on November 25, 2015, Employee #1 and Coworker #1, employed by a construction company, were working at a commercial building project. They were in the process of lifting a steel column. Coworker #1 was operating a forklift to lift the steel column when a nylon strap securing the column to the forklift broke. The steel column fell and struck Employee #1. Emergency services were called, and Employee #1 was transported to the hospital. He was admitted and treated for severe bodily injuries. Employee #1 was killed from his injuries.
Keywords:
Aerial Lift, Construction, Crushing, Falling Object, Powered Industrial Vehicle, Steel Column, Steel Erection, Struck By, Unsecured
| End Use | Project Type | Project Cost | Stories | Non-building Height | Fatality | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Commercial building | New project or new addition | 1 | 40 | X | |||
| Employee # | Inspection Nr | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Construction |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1108456.015 | 41 | M | Fatality | Distance of Fall: feet Worker Height Above Ground/Floor: feet Cause: Steel Erection Of Solid Web-Landing Materials (Hoi Fatality Cause: |