Inspection Detail

Inspection: 123695470 - Pro Erectors Inc

Inspection Information - Office: Va-E-Lynchburg (Field Office) - Safety 0355117

Inspection Nr: 123695470

Report ID: 0355117

Date Opened: 05/06/1994

Site Address:
Pro Erectors Inc
St.Rt.626
Crystal Hill, VA 24539

Mailing Address:
P.O. Box 1030, Madison Heigths, VA 24572

Union Status: NonUnion

SIC:1791

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

Related Activity
Type	Activity Nr	Safety	Health
Accident	360301873

Investigation Summary

Investigation Nr: 950188

Event: 04/27/1994

Employees injured, one killed in structure collapse

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

Investigated Inspection
#	Inspection	Age	Sex	Degree of Injury	Nature of Injury	Occupation
1	123695470					Occupation Not Listed

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