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Inspection Detail
Inspection: 111638094 - L. H. Sowles Co.
Inspection Information - Office: Minnesota Department Of Labor And Industry
Site Address:
L. H. Sowles Co.
100 6th St.
Minneapolis, MN 55403
Mailing Address:
2817 Bryant Ave. S., Minneapolis, MN 55408
Union Status: Union
SIC:1791
NAICS: 0
Inspection Type: Accident
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 11/27/1989
Emphasis:
Case Closed: 12/04/1989
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 360239438 |
Investigation Summary
On November 9, 1989, Employee #1, an iron worker, was working on the ninth level of a sports arena, 90 feet above ground. Employee #1 stepped outside of the standard guardrail to an 18 inch wide ledge. Employee #1 was waiting to disconnect the pre-cast wall panel from the choker cable. While waiting, Employee #1 decided to pass a level down to the eighth level to be put into a gang box. The eighth level was out of reach of his safety lanyard, and Employee #1 apparently unsnapped the lanyard to go the extra four feet to reach the eighth level and lost his balance, falling 90 feet to the ground.
Keywords: LIFELINE, SHEET METAL, CONSTRUCTION, TORSO, FALL, CONTUSION
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 111638094 | Fatality | Other | Structural metal workers |