Inspection Detail

Inspection: 102102878 - Butterfield Lumber

Inspection Information - Office: Utah Division Of Occupational Safety And Health

Investigation Summary

EMPLOYEE #1 WAS WORKING IN LUMBER YARD. HE NOTICED THAT A 20 FOOT LAMINATED BEAM WAS STORED CROOKEDLY ON A CANTILIVER STORAGE RACK. HE ATTEMPTED TO CLIMB THE RACK AND STRAIGHTEN THE STORED BEAM. HE STEPPED ON THE CANTILEVER ARM, WHICH CAME LOOSE AT THE JOINT CONNECTION AND SLANTED DOWNWARD. THIS CAUSED EMPLOYEE #1 TO LOSE HIS BALANCE AND FALL NINE FEET TO THE CONCRETE SURFACE UNDER THE STORAGE RACK. THE EMPLOYEE USUALLY USED A FORK LIFT TO LIFT AND STORE LAMINATED BEAMS ON THE RACK. THE EMPLOYEE VIOLATED COMPANY POLICY WHEN HE CLIMBED THE STORAGE RACK.

Keywords: WORK RULES, FALL, STORAGE RACK, LOST BALANCE