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Inspection Detail
Inspection: 1735266.015 - Resonac Powdered Metals America, Inc.
Inspection Information - Office: Indiana Department Of Labor
Site Address:
Resonac Powdered Metals America, Inc.
1024 Barachel Lane
Greensburg, IN 47240
Mailing Address:
1024 Barachel Lane, Greensburg, IN 47240
Union Status: NonUnion
SIC:
NAICS: 332117/Powder Metallurgy Part Manufacturing
Inspection Type: Fat/Cat
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 05/13/2024
Emphasis: N:Fall
Case Closed: 07/16/2024
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Referral | 2141878 | Yes | |
| Accident | 2143669 | ||
| Inspection | 1737562 | Yes |
Investigation Summary
At 3:20 p.m. on March 16, 2024, an employee was trying to locate missing parts. The employee climbed a 5-level pallet rack unit to inspect a pallet rack on the fourth level. The employee fell from the third level. The employee fell landing on the back of his head and neck on the concrete floor approximately 88 inches below where he was standing, causing fractures to the skull, a concussion, and potentially broken bones in the head, neck, and back area. The employee was killed.
Keywords: Back, Broken Bone, Climbing, Concrete Floor, Concussion, Fall, Fall From Elevation, Fracture, Head, Neck, Pallet, Skull, Storage Rack
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1735266.015 | 53 | M | Fatality | Freight, stock and material handlers, n.e.c. |