Inspection Detail

Inspection: 100310937 - Oilwell Division Of United States Steel

Inspection Information - Office: Dallas Area Office

Inspection Nr: 100310937

Report ID: 0626300

Date Opened: 11/22/1985

Site Address:
Oilwell Division Of United States Steel
4040 Forest Ln
Garland, TX 75042

Mailing Address:
, , 00000

Union Status: Union

SIC:3533

NAICS: 0

Inspection Type: Accident

Scope: Partial

Advanced Notice: N

Ownership: Private

Safety/Health: Safety

Close Conference: 01/29/1986

Planning Guide: Safety-Manufacturing

Emphasis:

Case Closed: 01/29/1986

Related Activity
Type	Activity Nr	Safety	Health
Accident	360641849

Investigation Summary

Investigation Nr: 14400055

Event: 11/21/1985

Employee killed in fall from roof

Employee #1, a plant engineer in charge of maintenance, was on the edge of a roof, apparently checking paint booth stocks or guy wires extending from these stocks. He fell 41 ft 2 in. and died of head and body injuries. Employee #1 was on the roof without the knowledge of anyone else. He failed to follow company policy regarding roof work, which requires a job-order request, two or more men on the roof at all times, and use of a safety belt and lanyard when working at elevations over 5 ft.

Keywords: MAINTENANCE, ROOF, WORK RULES, SAFETY BELT, CONSTRUCTION, LANYARD, FALL, FALL PROTECTION, COMMUNICATION

Investigated Inspection
#	Inspection	Age	Sex	Degree of Injury	Nature of Injury	Occupation
1	100310937			Fatality	Fracture	Occupation not reported

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