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Inspection Detail
Inspection: 1701739 - Apex Metal Buildings Inc
Inspection Information - Office: Tampa Area Office
Site Address:
Apex Metal Buildings Inc
7845 Ellis Road
West Melbourne, FL 32901
Mailing Address:
1444 West Fairbanks, Winter Park, FL 32789
Union Status: NonUnion
SIC:1541
NAICS: 0
Inspection Type: Accident
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: Y
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 04/10/1984
Planning Guide: Safety-Construction
Emphasis:
Case Closed: 04/10/1984
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 360575013 |
Investigation Summary
AN EMPLOYEE FELL 27FT FROM THE LEADING EDGE OF A ROOF DECK WHERE HE WAS LAYING DOWN METAL ROOF PANELS OVER THE SOFT INSULATION SECTIONS WHICH WERE INSTALLED PREVIOUSLY OVER THE ROOF'S STRUCTURAL MEMBERS. THE EMPLOYEE WAS INSTALLING A 20 FT LONG METAL ROOF PANEL. THE ROOF WAS 27 FEET DIRECTLY ABOVE THE BUILDING'S INTERIOR CEMENT FLOOR. THE PANEL WAS BEING PLACED OVER SOFT INSLATION SECTIONS WHICH WERE INSTALLED OVER THE ROOFS STRUCTURAL STEEL MEMBERS. TWO EMPLOYEES CARRIED AND PLACED EACH METAL PANEL WHILE WORKING FORM THE SOLID SURFACE OF PREVIOUSLY INSTALLEDPANELS. THE EMPLOYEE STEPPED FORWARD AND FELL THRU UN-PANELLED INSULATION AHEAD OF HIM AND FELL TO THE CEMENT FLOOR BELOW SUSTAINING FATAL HEAD INJURIES.
Keywords: ERECTION PROCESS, BUILDING, DECKING PANEL, IRON WORKER, CONSTRUCTION, STEEL ERECTION, FALL, FLOOR OPENING
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1701739 | Fatality | Fracture | Occupation not reported |