Inspection Detail
Inspection: 2172021 - Jones/Russell
Inspection Information - Office: Atlanta East Area Office
Site Address:
Jones/Russell
1603 White Way Street
East Point, GA 30344
Mailing Address:
6060 St. Albans Street, Charlotte, NC 28287
Union Status: Union
SIC:1629
NAICS: 0
Inspection Type: Accident
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 06/21/1985
Planning Guide: Safety-Construction
Emphasis:
Case Closed: 07/24/1985
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 360711105 |
Investigation Summary
EMPLOYEE #1, A FOREMAN, INSTRUCTED OTHER EMPLOYEES TO REMOVE SOME GUARDRAILS SO THAT A JOB COULD PROCEED, LEAVING AN UNUSED AREA UNGUARDED. THE FOREMAN THEN MANNED THE UNGUARDED AREA TO PREVENT FALLS. THREE HOURS LATER, THE FOREMAN FELL OVER THE OPEN SIDED FLOOR HE WAS GUARDING, 18 FEET TO A LOWER LEVEL. HE WAS KILLED.
Keywords: GUARDRAIL, WORK RULES, CONSTRUCTION, FALL, FALL PROTECTION, UNGUARDED
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 2172021 | Fatality | Concussion | Heavy equipment mechanics |
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