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Inspection Detail
Inspection: 124041815 - Inland Steel Co Indiana Harbor Works
Inspection Information - Office: Indiana Department Of Labor
Site Address:
Inland Steel Co Indiana Harbor Works
Inland Steel Plant
East Chicago, IN 46312
Mailing Address:
3210 Watling St, East Chicago, IN 46312
Union Status: Union
SIC:3316
NAICS: 0
Inspection Type: Accident
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 02/28/1996
Planning Guide: Safety-Manufacturing
Emphasis:
Case Closed: 03/13/1996
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 361038185 |
Investigation Summary
At approximately 12:45 a.m. on February 13, 1996, Employee #1 was delivering a crane wheel to the #4 BOF. Apparently, he was attempting to gain access to the bed of his truck when he fell, fracturing his right femur. There were no witnesses to the incident. Employee #1 was found lying next to the passenger side door of his truck. He complained of right leg pain and was transported to St. Catherine's Hospital, where he died of apparent complications from surgery. He was unable to be interviewed prior to his death. Employee #1 had numerous underlying medical problems, any of which could have resulted in his death without the fractured leg. His body was released from the hospital to the funeral parlor and the county coroner's office was not notified, so the exact cause of death could not be determined..
Keywords: FRACTURE, DRIVER, TRUCK, FALL, LEG
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 124041815 | Fatality | Fracture | Truck drivers, heavy |