OSHA Accident Investigation · Summary #828541

HEAD,SHOULDER,WORK RULES,SLIP,CONSTRUCTION,FALL,FALL PROTECTION,WALKING ON BEAM

1987-07-30T00:00:00

Event: HEAD,SHOULDER,WORK RULES,SLIP,CONSTRUCTION,FALL,FALL PROTECTION,WALKING ON BEAM
Linked inspection: No inspection record linked to this accident's victims.
Summary number: 828541
Report ID: 751910

Event description

Employee killed in fall from beam

Investigation abstract

Employee #1 and a coworker were measuring columns and support beams of a structu ral addition. He apparently slipped when he attempted to step over a 4 to 5 in. gap between the new beam and a ledge on the existing building. He fell approxima tely 20 ft, landing on his head and shoulders, and was killed.

Victim

#1 Fatality Age 43 M

Nature of injury
6

Part of body
19

Event type
5

Source
5

Occupation code
597

Human factor
1

Environmental factor
13

Task assigned
1

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