Accident Report Detail

Accident Summary Nr: 921866 - Employee killed by personnel lift overturn

Accident Summary Nr: 921866 -- Report ID: 0418200 -- Event Date: 03/23/1992
Inspection Nr	Date Opened	SIC	NAICS	Establishment Name
109471383	03/23/1992	1799	0	Structural Waterproofing, Inc.
Inspection Nr	Date Opened	SIC	NAICS	Establishment Name
109009076	04/21/1992	6512	0	Cobb Place Associates

Abstract: On March 23, 1992, Employee #1 was doing waterproofing contracting work at the Town Center Mall in Kennesaw, GA. He was using a Genie personnel lift, model #PLC 30, which was extended approximately 24 feet. While he was on the lift's platform, the lift tipped, fell, and struck the adjacent concrete pavement. Employee #1 later died of blunt trauma to the head. Causal factors include the failure to use appropriate outriggers to support the lift, and failure to follow manufacturer's instructions concerning lift erection and operation.

Keywords: HEAD, WORK RULES, AERIAL LIFT, OVERTURN, OUTRIGGER, CONSTRUCTION, FALL

Employee Details
Employee #	Inspection Nr	Age	Sex	Degree of Injury	Nature of Injury	Occupation
1	109471383			Fatality	Other	Occupation not reported
2	109009076					Occupation Not Listed

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