Accident Report Detail

Accident Summary Nr: 14392294 - Employee killed in fall through conductor guide

Accident Summary Nr: 14392294 -- Report ID: 0625700 -- Event Date: 08/09/1997
Inspection Nr	Date Opened	SIC	NAICS	Establishment Name
300396959	08/12/1997	3731	0	Omega Service Industries, Inc.

Abstract: At approximately 9:45 a.m. on August 7, 1997, Employee #1, age 17, was removing old grating from an oil production platform when the 44 in. by 36 in. grating covering the conductor guide became displaced. According to witnesses, he was reaching to lock up to a lanyard when he went through the 39 in. circumference conductor guide and fell 46 ft 6 in. to the ground. Employee #1 was wearing fall protection but sustained internal injuries which resulted in his death.

Keywords: COVER, SHIPYARD, UNSECURED, WORK RULES, GRATING, LANYARD, FALL, FALL PROTECTION, TIE-OFF

Employee Details
Employee #	Inspection Nr	Age	Sex	Degree of Injury	Nature of Injury	Occupation
1	300396959			Fatality	Other	Occupation not reported

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