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Accident Investigation Summary
Summary Nr: 14566004 Event: 09/09/1985Fell From Ceiling Joists-Impaled By Reinforcing Bar
AN EMPLOYEE FELL (UNKN. HT.) WHILE INSTALLING (CEILING SUPPORT) JOISTS. HE SLIPPED AND FELL ONTO A PROTRUDING REINFORCEMENT BAR RECEIVING A PUNCTURE WOUND IN THE NECK.
Keywords: erection process, installing, joist, building, impaled, construction
Inspection Degree Nature Occupation
1 14604128 Hospitalized injury Puncture Supervisors; carpenters and related workers

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