Accident Report Detail

Accident Summary Nr: 922138 - EMPLOYEE DIED WHILE TIED TO COLLAPSED TOWER

Accident Summary Nr: 922138 -- Report ID: 0418200 -- Event Date: 08/19/1994
Inspection Nr	Date Opened	SIC	NAICS	Establishment Name
108965070	08/24/1994	1623	0	Pro-Com Towers Incorporated

Abstract: Three employees were erecting a 66-meter-tall communication tower. The structure was a guide tower (Rohn Model No. 45G) with a 457-millimeter face and uniform cross structure. One of the employees was tied to the tower, installing guys. His two coworkers released a come-along that was supporting the tower. The turnbuckle popped out, causing the tower to fall to the ground with the employee still attached. His coworkers ran over to provide medical assistance, but the employee died of trauma to the head and chest. The bolt had been improperly inserted through the turnbuckle eye.

Keywords: CHEST, HEAD, COMMUNICATION TOWER, TELECOM WORK, COLLAPSE, EQUIPMENT FAILURE, GUY

Employee Details
Employee #	Inspection Nr	Age	Sex	Degree of Injury	Nature of Injury	Occupation
1	108965070			Fatality	Other	Occupation not reported

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