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Inspection Detail
Inspection: 104524871 - North Star Steel Co.
Inspection Information - Office: Minnesota Department Of Labor And Industry
Site Address:
North Star Steel Co.
1678 Red Rock Rd
St. Paul, MN 55164
Mailing Address:
P.O. Box 64189, St. Paul, MN 55164
Union Status: Union
SIC:3312
NAICS: 0
Inspection Type: Accident
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 09/04/1987
Planning Guide: Safety-Manufacturing
Emphasis:
Case Closed: 09/15/1987
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 360760243 |
Investigation Summary
Employee #1 was preparing to begin maintenance/repair work on the west downshop lines for the south crane. As he climbed out onto the rails, the north crane struck him and knocked him down. He grabbed the rail and the north crane ran over his hand, amputating four fingers. He then fell another 20 feet. Employee #1 required hospitalization.
Keywords: MAINTENANCE, AMPUTATED, REPAIR, FINGER, WORK RULES, FALL, FALL PROTECTION, STRUCK BY, CRANE, UNSTABLE POSITION
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 104524871 | Hospitalized injury | Amputation | Misc. electrical & electronic equipment repairers |