Accident Report Detail

Accident Summary Nr: 828541 - Employee killed in fall from beam

Accident Summary Nr: 828541 -- Report ID: 0751910 -- Event Date: 07/30/1987
Inspection Nr	Date Opened	SIC	NAICS	Establishment Name
104202197	07/31/1987	1791	0	Northwest Erection Service

Abstract: Employee #1 and a coworker were measuring columns and support beams of a structural addition. He apparently slipped when he attempted to step over a 4 to 5 in. gap between the new beam and a ledge on the existing building. He fell approximately 20 ft, landing on his head and shoulders, and was killed.

Keywords: HEAD, SHOULDER, WORK RULES, SLIP, CONSTRUCTION, FALL, FALL PROTECTION, WALKING ON BEAM

Employee Details
Employee #	Inspection Nr	Age	Sex	Degree of Injury	Nature of Injury	Occupation
1	104202197			Fatality	Concussion	Structural metal workers

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