Inspection Detail
Inspection: 101580926 - Ederer Cranes
Inspection Information - Office: Tampa Area Office
Site Address:
Ederer Cranes
Cargo Hazardous Servicing Facility
Kennedy Space Center, FL 32815
Mailing Address:
2925 First Ave. S., P.O. Box 24708, Seattle, WA 98124
Union Status: Union
SIC:3536
NAICS: 0
Inspection Type: Unprog Rel
Scope: Complete
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 03/27/1986
Planning Guide: Safety-Construction
Emphasis:
Case Closed: 04/01/1986
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 360146575 |
Investigation Summary
EMPLOYEE #1 FELL 95 FEET TO A CONCRETE FLOOR FROM A ROOF TRUSS. HE HAD CLIMBED INTO THE ROOF TRUSS SYSTEM FROM THE OVERHEAD CRANE TROLLEY TO HANG A WELL WHEEL ON THE TOP CORD OF THE TRUSS. HE WAS PULLING UP THE WIRE ROPE USED TO REEVE UP THE OVERHEAD CRANE, AND HAD COMPLETED ATTACHING THE WELL WHEEL TO A CHOKER (SLING) ATTACHED TO THE TOP CORD OF THE TRUSS. HE HAD POSITIONED HIMSELF TO CLIMB BACK DOWN ONTO THE OVERHEAD CRANE TROLLEY, WHICH WAS SLIGHTLY TO THE SOUTH OF THE TRUSS (THE HIGHEST POINT OF THE TROLLEY BEING ABOUT 3 FEET BELOW THE TRUSS). HE APPARENTLY SLIPPED OR LOST HIS BALANCE.
Keywords: SLIP, LOST BALANCE, TIE-OFF, TRUSS, ROOF, CONSTRUCTION, FALL, FALL PROTECTION
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 101580926 | Occupation Not Listed |
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