Inspection Detail

Inspection: 100440163 - American Bridge Division Of Usx

Inspection Information - Office: Boston South Area Office

Inspection Nr: 100440163

Report ID: 0111400

Date Opened: 08/20/1986

Site Address:
American Bridge Division Of Usx
Boylston Street-Hynes
Boston, MA 02199

Mailing Address:
P.O. Box 2039, Pittsburg, PA 15230

Union Status: Union

SIC:1791

NAICS: 0

Inspection Type: Referral

Scope: Partial

Advanced Notice: N

Ownership: Private

Safety/Health: Safety

Close Conference: 11/20/1986

Planning Guide: Safety-Construction

Emphasis:

Case Closed: 11/20/1986

Related Activity
Type	Activity Nr	Safety	Health
Referral	900920786	Yes

Investigation Summary

Investigation Nr: 659920

Event: 08/20/1986

COLLAPSE OF STRUCTURAL STEEL

Two iron workers had just connected a horizontal I-beam to two vertical members. The bolt holding one of the vertical members pulled out of the concrete, causing the three pieces to lean to the east. Both iron workers jumped to the concrete floor. They were hospitalized for injuries sustained in the fall.

Keywords: ERECTION PROCESS, BUILDING, COLLAPSE, IRON WORKER, COLUMN, CONSTRUCTION, STEEL ERECTION, FALL, STEEL CONNECTING

Investigated Inspection
#	Inspection	Age	Sex	Degree of Injury	Nature of Injury	Occupation
1	100440163			Hospitalized injury	Fracture	Occupation not reported
2	100440163			Hospitalized injury	Other	Occupation not reported

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