Inspection Detail
Inspection: 116001629 - Vulcraft Division Of Nucor Corporation
Inspection Information - Office: Omaha Area Office
Site Address:
Vulcraft Division Of Nucor Corporation
1601 West Omaha Ave.
Norfolk, NE 68701
Mailing Address:
P.O. Box 59, Norfolk, NE 68702
Union Status: NonUnion
SIC:3441
NAICS: 0
Inspection Type: Accident
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 03/08/1996
Emphasis:
Case Closed: 05/17/1996
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 360978266 |
Investigation Summary
Employee #1 was performing maintenance work on a 25-ton Northern Engineering Corporation bridge crane when he stepped from the catwalk onto the trolley rail and fell off the inside portion of the rail. Employee #1 fell 23 ft 8 in., sustaining severe internal and head injuries that resulted in his death. Employee #1 was not wearing the provided fall protection equipment , as was required by his employer for any work involving heights.
Keywords: HEAD, MAINTENANCE, WORK RULES, OVERHEAD CRANE, FALL, FALL PROTECTION
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 116001629 | Fatality | Bruise/Contus/Abras | Occupation not reported |
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