Investigation Report
Scaffolding Foreman Fell onto Platform Boat-Dock Grating
10-11-2006 23:45 G02115 EI/330 Required Evacuation - LTA (>3 days)
- BSEE
- Investigation Report
- Unknown
- Falls from height
- Working at height
- Fall protection equipmentPersonal protective equipmentScaffold
- Operating and work proceduresOperational supervision
Summary
An investigation records a scaffolding foreman’s unwitnessed fall onto platform boat-dock grating from an unknown height and location. It describes medical treatment and evacuation, his later account of crossing scaffolding, and absent protective equipment. Recommendations address contractor supervision, handbook compliance and fall protection when working at height.
Classifications: Falls from height; fall from height.
Classifications: Working at height; work at height.
Classifications: Fall protection equipment; safety harness; fall arrest equipment.
Classifications: Personal protective equipment; PPE; personal protection equipment.
Classifications: Scaffold; scaffolding.
Classifications: Operating and work procedures.
Classifications: Operational supervision.