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Inspection Detail
Inspection: 123695439 - Blair Construction Inc.
Inspection Information - Office: Va-E-Lynchburg (Field Office) - Safety 0355117
Site Address:
Blair Construction Inc.
Sr 626
Crystal Hill, VA 24539
Mailing Address:
810 Main St., Lynchburg, VA 24505
Union Status: NonUnion
SIC:1542
NAICS: 0
Inspection Type: Unprog Rel
Scope: Complete
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 05/12/1994
Emphasis:
Case Closed: 09/26/1994
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 360301873 |
Investigation Summary
At approximately 3:20 p.m. on April 27, 1994, Employees #2, #3, #4, #8, and #9, iron workers, were working 35 ft above the ground on top of a single-story steel warehouse that was under construction. Employees #1, #5, #6, and #7 were working on the structure's ground level. Dark clouds appeared in the distance to the west of the construction site. Employees #2, #3, #4, #8, and #9 were instructed to come down from the structure because a storm was approaching. Suddenly, a strong gust of wind hit the structure and it collapsed. Employee #1 was struck by a vertical steel column, which crushed his chest, killing him. Employees #2 through #9 received various minor and serious injuries. Employee #7 was hospitalized overnight.
Keywords: HIGH WIND, STEEL, COLLAPSE, STRUCK BY, WAREHOUSE, CHEST, CONSTRUCTION, STEEL COLUMN, CRUSHED
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 123695439 | Occupation Not Listed |