Inspection Detail
Inspection: 116527813 - Empire Salvage & Recycling
Inspection Information - Office: Charleston Area Office
Site Address:
Empire Salvage & Recycling
Crumpecker Hill
Princeton, WV 24740
Mailing Address:
P O Box 297, Bluefield, WV 24701
Union Status: NonUnion
SIC:4212
NAICS: 0
Inspection Type: Accident
Scope: Complete
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 03/05/1998
Emphasis:
Case Closed: 04/14/1998
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 361891849 |
Investigation Summary
The roof on a 150 ft square recycling building collapsed under the weight of snow, trapping Employees #1 and #2 inside. Both were killed when they were struck by pieces of the falling roof.
Keywords: ROOF COLLAPSE, ROOF, COLLAPSE, OVERLOADED, STRUCK BY, FALLING OBJECT
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 116527813 | Fatality | Other | Occupation not reported | ||
| 2 | 116527813 | Fatality | Other | Occupation not reported |
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