Inspection Detail
Inspection: 115070443 - Christensen-Garmer Corporation
Inspection Information - Office: Iowa 0751910
Site Address:
Christensen-Garmer Corporation
125 35th Street
West Des Moines, IA 50265
Mailing Address:
3115 Douglas Avenue, Des Moines, IA 50310
Union Status: Union
SIC:1542
NAICS: 0
Inspection Type: Accident
Scope: Complete
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 03/13/1995
Planning Guide: Safety-Construction
Emphasis: L:Fall
Case Closed: 03/13/1995
Investigation Summary
On February 21, 1995, Employees #1, #2, and #3 were setting roof trusses. Employee #1 was on the ground handing lumber for bracing up to Employees #2 and #3, who were setting and bracing the trusses on the roof. At approximately 3:00 p.m., a strong gust of wind caused the trusses to fall. Employee #1 was struck by the falling lumber; Employees #2 and #3 fell with the trusses from the roof. Employee #1 suffered back bruises and was hospitalized overnight. Employees #2 and #3 suffered back and leg bruises and were treated and released the same day.
Keywords: HIGH WIND, TRUSS, ROOF, CONSTRUCTION, BACK, FALL, STRUCK BY, FALLING OBJECT, CONTUSION, LEG
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 115070443 | Non Hospitalized injury | Bruise/Contus/Abras | Carpenters | ||
| 2 | 115070443 | Non Hospitalized injury | Bruise/Contus/Abras | Supervisors; carpenters and related workers | ||
| 3 | 115070443 | Hospitalized injury | Bruise/Contus/Abras | Supervisors; carpenters and related workers |
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