Inspection Detail

Inspection: 107403735 - Southern Cotton Oil Co., Div Of Adm

Inspection Information - Office: Lubbock Area Office

Inspection Nr: 107403735

Report ID: 0627400

Date Opened: 12/20/1990

Site Address:
Southern Cotton Oil Co., Div Of Adm
2300 E 50th
Lubbock, TX 79404

Mailing Address:
P. O. Box 2788, Lubbock, TX 79408

Union Status: NonUnion

SIC:1541

NAICS: 0

Inspection Type: Unprog Rel

Scope: Partial

Advanced Notice: Y

Ownership: Private

Safety/Health: Safety

Close Conference: 12/20/1990

Planning Guide: Safety-Manufacturing

Emphasis:

Case Closed: 02/01/1991

Related Activity
Type	Activity Nr	Safety	Health
Accident	360378236

Investigation Summary

Investigation Nr: 550053

Event: 12/19/1990

Employee killed in fall from steel structure

At approximately 4:00 p.m. on December 20, 1990, Employee #1 was preparing to weld part of a steel conveyor that was 110 ft long and lying atop a steel structure called the tower. The part was being held by a crane and chain hoists. In the middle and at the end of the conveyor were A-frames holding the conveyor in place. Employee #1 was seen standing at the southwest corner, where the conveyor and tower structure were to be welded together. He walked toward the east side, where a fixed ladder and open floor were located, and fell 23 ft 2 1/2 in. He was killed when his head struck a concrete slab.

Keywords: HEAD, STRUCK AGAINST, CONSTRUCTION, FALL, FLOOR OPENING

Investigated Inspection
#	Inspection	Age	Sex	Degree of Injury	Nature of Injury	Occupation
1	107403735					Occupation Not Listed

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