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OSHA Accident Investigation · Summary #221426075

103899 - LORENTZ ETC INC

Event
Attic, Ceiling, Fall, Fall From Elevation, Fall Protection, Unguarded Fl Opening
NAICS
311611
Inspection type
Federal Agency
Activity number
#345717193
Employer profile
103899 - LORENTZ ETC INC
Summary number
221426075
Report ID
0552700

Event description

Employee is killed in fall through drop ceiling

Investigation abstract

At 12:00 a.m. on January 8, 2022, a maintenance employee (working alone) accessed an attic area and attempted to cross over the spice room (which was equipped with a drop ceiling) utilizing a ramp with no form of fall protection along the unprotected walking working surfaces on top of the spice and cure coolers. The employee fell through the drop ceiling and was found dead on the floor below.

Victim

  1. #1 Fatality Age 66 M

    Event type
    5
    Occupation code
    999

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