Inspection Detail
Inspection: 103334827 - P.P.G. Industries
Inspection Information - Office: Chicago North
Site Address:
P.P.G. Industries
900 North Michigan Avenue
Chicago, IL 60611
Mailing Address:
919 North Michigan, Chicago, IL 60611
Union Status: Union
SIC:1791
NAICS: 0
Inspection Type: Accident
Scope: Complete
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 01/10/1989
Planning Guide: Safety-Construction
Emphasis:
Case Closed: 02/09/1989
Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
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Accident | 360122147 |
Investigation Summary
Employee #1, an ornamental iron worker, was installing clips on a structural steel framework preparatory to the attachment of a decorative metal framework for glass. He was killed when he fell approximately 12 feet to an adjacent floor level from the H-beam on which he was standing. The employee was wearing a safety belt but was not tied off. Employee #1 had undergone safety training. The safety policy regarding tying off was enforced and a safety belt was provided. The accident was due to an isolated incident of employee misconduct.
Keywords:beam, installing, iron worker, work rules, construction, fall, tie-off
# | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree | Nature | Occupation |
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1 | 103334827 | Fatality | Fracture | Occupation not reported |