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Inspection Detail
Inspection: 311525588 - Ed'S Welding & Mechanic Services
Inspection Information - Office: Baton Rouge Area Office
Site Address:
Ed'S Welding & Mechanic Services
8500 Lloyd Stearman Dr.
New Orleans, LA 70126
Mailing Address:
175 Odus Hemphill Rd., Winnfield, LA 71483
Union Status: NonUnion
SIC:1799
NAICS: 238990/All Other Specialty Trade Contractors
Inspection Type: Accident
Scope: Complete
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 08/14/2008
Emphasis:
Case Closed: 08/14/2008
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 100558113 |
Investigation Summary
At approximately 3:45 p.m. on July 28, 2008, Employee #1 was welding structural steel. He was moving a manlift to a higher position while his welding hood was still on his head. His head or upper neck area made contact with a joist above him forcing his head and upper torso onto the controls. The controls were jammed in the upward position making the lift move up and he was unable to remove himself from the controls. A coworker, working on the ground, went to the machine and took control of the manlift to get Employee #1 clear of the iron. Employee #1 was brought to the ground, removed from the basket and he was not breathing, nor did he have a pulse. Employee #1 died from asphyxiation.
Keywords: HEAD, ASPHYXIATED, WELDER, WELDING, CAUGHT BETWEEN, CRUSHED, AERIAL LIFT
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 311525588 | Fatality | Asphyxia | Occupation not reported |