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Inspection Detail
Inspection: 309833531 - Florida Power & Light Company
Inspection Information - Office: Tampa Area Office
Site Address:
Florida Power & Light Company
10650 Palm Beach Blvd.
Ft Myers, FL 33905
Mailing Address:
P.O. Box 430, Ft Myers, FL 33902
Union Status: Union
SIC:4911
NAICS: 221111/Hydroelectric Power Generation
Inspection Type: Accident
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 08/04/2006
Emphasis:
Case Closed: 08/04/2006
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 102454584 |
Investigation Summary
Employee #1 and Employee #2 were assigned to do a maintenance inspection and surveillance at a power generation plant. Employee #1 and Employee #2 climbed the north end fiberglass stairway at the Unit Number 2 discharge helper cooling tower to perform the assignment. On the way down, both employees were on the top set of stairs when the bracket connecting the top set of stairs broke. The top set of stairs fell onto the set of stairs underneath. The two sets of stairs gave way and the employees fell to a landing approximately 20-ft below. Employee #1 received a cut to the neck during the fall which resulted in his death. Employee #2 broke a finger and suffered cuts and scrapes. Employee #2 was treated and released.
Keywords: FRACTURE, STAIR, FINGER, EQUIPMENT FAILURE, LACERATION, FALL, NECK
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 309833531 | Fatality | Cut/Laceration | Occupation not reported | ||
| 2 | 309833531 | Non Hospitalized injury | Cut/Laceration | Occupation not reported |