Inspection Detail

Occupational Safety and Health Administration OSHA

Inspection: 1975143 - Pullman Standard Manufacturing Co

Inspection Information - Office: Birmingham

Nr: 1975143

Report ID: 0418300

Open Date: 10/19/1984

Pullman Standard Manufacturing Co

5th Ave And 24th Street
Bessemer, AL 35020

Union Status: NonUnion

SIC: 3743/Railroad Equipment

Mailing: Po Box 428, Bessemer, AL 35020

Inspection Type:

Accident

Scope:

Partial

Advanced Notice:

Ownership:

Private

Safety/Health:

Safety

Close Conference:

01/11/1985

Planning Guide:

Safety-Manufacturing

Close Case:

03/15/1985

Related Activity:

Type

Safety

Health

Accident

360650899

Accident Investigation Summary
Summary Nr: 14350888		Event: 10/18/1984	Fall To Floor When Dismantling A Steel Frame
AN EMPLOYEE FELL 23FT TO THE FLOOR. HE HAD BEEN DISMANTLING A STEEL STRUCTURE FRAME INSIDE A BUILDING. EMPLOYEE WAS WEARING A SAFETY BELT, BUT APPARENTLY WAS NOT TIED OFF BECAUSE HE FELL 23 FEET TO THE FLOOR BELOW CAUSING HIS DEATH. DEATH WAS ATTRIBUTED TO HEAD AND INTERNAL INJURIES. EMPLOYEE WAS WORKING ON A 24 INCH WIDE BEAM.
Keywords: erection process, demolition, dismantling, steel, iron worker, fall
	Inspection		Degree	Nature	Occupation
1	1975143		Fatality	Other	Occupation not reported

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