Inspection Detail
Inspection: 1275349.015 - Albemarle Corporation
Inspection Information - Office: Pittsburgh Area Office
Site Address:
Albemarle Corporation
2858 Back Vail Road
Tyrone, PA 16686
Mailing Address:
P.O. Box 216, Tyrone, PA 16686
Union Status: NonUnion
SIC:
NAICS: 325199/All Other Basic Organic Chemical Manufacturing
Inspection Type: Referral
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 11/06/2017
Emphasis: L:Fall
Case Closed: 01/11/2018
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Referral | 1272063 | Yes | |
| Inspection | 1269519 | Yes |
Investigation Summary
At 8:30 a.m. on October 6, 2017, an employee was working in a flatbed trailer and was centering a cradle to place a reactor in it for shipment. The employee pulled on a weathered 2 by 10 that broke apart and the employee fell 5 feet from the trailer bed to the ground. The employee suffered multiple injuries to include several broken ribs, a fracture to both his pelvis and wrist, and a partially collapsed lung. The employee was hospitalized.
Keywords: Collapse, Fall, Flatbed Truck, Fracture, Lung, Pelvis, Rib, Trailer, Wrist
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1275349.015 | 54 | M | Hospitalized injury | Laborers, except construction |
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