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Inspection Detail
Inspection: 111505269 - Transportation, Dept Of
Inspection Information - Office: Dosh Yakima Service Location, Yakima, Wa
Site Address:
Transportation, Dept Of
Berne Camp Sr 2 Mp 73
Leavenworth, WA 98826
Mailing Address:
Po Box 98, Wenatchee, WA 98807
Union Status: Union
SIC:9621
NAICS: 0
Inspection Type: Accident
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: StateGovt
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 10/20/1992
Emphasis:
Case Closed: 10/20/1992
Investigation Summary
On July 17, 1992, Employee #1 was dismantling a small radio communication tower to move it to another site. The three guy wires that held the tower in an upright position had been disconnected and were coiled about 50 ft away. The employee apparently climbed the tower approximately 20 ft to remove the top 10 ft section. It appears that the employee's weight caused the tower to fall. He was found with the tower lying diagonally over his hips and chest. The primary cause of death was the severe compression of the chest, which prevented breathing.
Keywords: CHEST, COMMUNICATION TOWER, DISMANTLING, OVERLOADED, FALL
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 111505269 | Fatality | Other | Occupation not reported |