Inspection Detail

Inspection: 103681649 - Turnagain Urethane

Inspection Information - Office: Alaska Department Of Labor Osh Enforcement

Investigation Summary

On August 6, 1988, Employee #1, the sole owner of a painting and sandblasting company, was engaged in sandblasting and coating a 1.5 million gallon water tank under construction. At approximately 2 p.m., the scaffold was being moved when one of its leg legs bent approximately 2 in. This was brought to Employee #1's attention, but he stated that he had to finish the job and climbed back up the 24 ft high scaffold. At approximately 7:30 p.m., the scaffold was moved again, with Employee #1 still on it. The bent leg collapsed, causing the scaffold and Employee #1 to fall. He was killed.

Keywords: MOBILE SCAFFOLD, INADEQUATE MAINT, WORK RULES, CONSTRUCTION, EQUIPMENT FAILURE, RIDING ON EQUIPMENT, SCAFFOLD COLLAPSE, FALL, FALL PROTECTION, ELEVATED WORK PLAT