Inspection Detail
Inspection: 301494837 - National Park Service
Inspection Information - Office: Anchorage Area Office
Site Address:
National Park Service
Denali National Park And Preserve
Denali, AK 99755
Mailing Address:
P.O. Box 9, Denali National Park, AK 99755
Union Status: NonUnion
SIC:8999
NAICS: 0
Inspection Type: Accident
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: Y
Ownership:
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 08/08/1998
Planning Guide: Safety-Manufacturing
Emphasis: L:Fedsafe
Case Closed: 08/18/1998
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 102070547 |
Investigation Summary
On May 24, 1989, Employee #1 fell from a steep slope while attempting to assist a fallen climber. There were bad weather conditions: 70-mph wind, blowing snow, and 20-ft visibility at the time of the accident. The body of Employee #1 was not recovered. Employee #1 was a volunteer at the Park Service, and upon initiating the search for the fallen climber, he was put on a paid status, as employed by the Park Service.
Keywords: HIGH WIND, FALL, SLOPE, POOR VISIBILITY
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 301494837 | Fatality | Other | Guides |
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