Powered by GoogleTranslate

UNITED STATES
DEPARTMENT OF LABOR

Occupational Safety and Health Administration OSHA

Contact Us FAQ A to Z Index English Español

Return to Accident Search Results

Accident Report Detail

Accident: 14490486 - Fall From Boatswain'S Chair

Accident: 14490486 -- Report ID: 0215800 -- Event Date: 08/08/1989
InspectionOpen DateSICEstablishment Name
10060599708/08/19891721Master Painting & Sheeting Co., Inc.
An employee was repairing damage to the painted surface of an electrical transmission tower. He was working from a boatswain's chair without a separate lifeline attached the employee. The knot in the dead-end side of the tackle rope, which was attached to the lower pulley, either slipped or broke. The employee fell with the boatswain's chair about 15 meters to the ground. He suffered a broken leg, fractured back, and internal injuries for which he was hospitalized.
Keywords: fracture, bosun chair, lifeline, rope, equipment failure, paint, elec utility work, fall, fall protection, transmission tower
Employee # Inspection Age Sex Degree Nature Occupation
1 100605997 Hospitalized injury Fracture Occupation not reported

Thank You for Visiting Our Website

You are exiting the Department of Labor's Web server.

The Department of Labor does not endorse, takes no responsibility for, and exercises no control over the linked organization or its views, or contents, nor does it vouch for the accuracy or accessibility of the information contained on the destination server. The Department of Labor also cannot authorize the use of copyrighted materials contained in linked Web sites. Users must request such authorization from the sponsor of the linked Web site. Thank you for visiting our site. Please click the button below to continue.

Close