Accident Report Detail

Accident Summary Nr: 200100436 - Employee killed when overhead crane falls

Accident Summary Nr: 200100436 -- Report ID: 0522300 -- Event Date: 11/04/1998
Inspection Nr	Date Opened	SIC	NAICS	Establishment Name
301919726	11/05/1998	5051	0	Ferrous Metal Processing

Abstract: At 10:30 p.m. on November 4, 1998, Employee #1 was using a 30 ton overhead crane and a C-hook to move coils of steel when a building column collapsed and the crane fell. The cab, with Employee #1 inside, landed on top of steel coils stored on the floor. The cab shattered and Employee #1 sustained fatal crushing injuries.

Keywords: COLLAPSE, COLUMN, CRANE CAB, CRUSHED, OVERHEAD CRANE, FALL, CRANE

Employee Details
Employee #	Inspection Nr	Age	Sex	Degree of Injury	Nature of Injury	Occupation
1	301919726			Fatality	Other	Crane and tower operators

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