Inspection Detail

Inspection: 312838071 - Port Of St Helens

Inspection Information - Office: Or-E-Portland - Safety 1 1054111

Investigation Summary

On December 24, 2008, Employee #1, #2, and #3 were inspecting a building that had been damaged from snow loads and freezing conditions. During the inspection, the roof collapsed. Employee #1 was struck by a 4 in. sprinkler pipe in the shoulder and was pinned by the pipe and other debris. Employee #3 was also struck by the same pipe, but it fractured his leg. Employee #2 did not receive injuries in the roof collapse. The employees were transported to a medical center, where they received treatment. Employee #1 and #3 were hospitalized.

Keywords: ROOF COLLAPSE, SHOULDER, PIPE, LEG, FRACTURE, PINNED, FALLING OBJECT