Accident Report Detail

Accident Summary Nr: 14535603 - Employee killed in 197 ft fall from microwave tower

Accident Summary Nr: 14535603 -- Report ID: 0830300 -- Event Date: 09/21/1987
Inspection Nr	Date Opened	SIC	NAICS	Establishment Name
101455079	09/24/1987	1623	0	C P National Construction Corporation
Inspection Nr	Date Opened	SIC	NAICS	Establishment Name
101455129	09/23/1987	1623	0	C P National

Abstract: Employee #1 was placing structural steel at the 197 foot level of a microwave tower under construction. He was straddling a 5 1/2 in. beam when he lost his balance and fell to the ground. He suffered multiple massive body injuries and was pronounced dead at the scene. Employee #1 was wearing a safety belt and lanyard, but was not tied off to the structural members of the tower.

Keywords: ERECTION PROCESS, COMMUNICATION TOWER, WORK RULES, CONSTRUCTION, FALL, FALL PROTECTION, LOST BALANCE, TIE-OFF, TOWER

Employee Details
Employee #	Inspection Nr	Age	Sex	Degree of Injury	Nature of Injury	Occupation
1	101455079					Occupation Not Listed
2	101455129			Fatality	Fracture	Occupation not reported

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