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Crushed by Falling Wall: Fatal Fact #7

Construction Company Type: Demolition

Crushed by Falling Wall: OSHA Fatal Fact 7

Accident Description:

A front end loader was being used to remove a piece of pipe and conduit near two 13 foot high non-load bearing cement block walls. The front end loader, equipped with a "clam" attachment, was pulling on pipe and conduit which ran through the upper part of the cement block walls. Pulling on the piping caused the wall to collapse, crushing and killing a laborer who was working within five feet of the base.

OSHA Recommendations:

  1. Except for authorized persons, anyone not involved with the demolition work in progress must be prohibited from being in a demolition area (29 CFR 1926.859(a)).
  2. While demolition is underway, a competent person must continually inspect the operations as the work progresses to detect hazards caused by the weakening of walls or other deterioration of materials (29 CFR 1926.859(g)).
  3. In addition to these precautions, danger signs should be posted where an immediate hazard exists.

Inspection Results

As a result of its investigation, OSHA issued citations for one serious and three other than serious violations of its construction standards.

OSHA's construction safety standards include several requirements which, if they had been followed here, might have prevented this fatality.

Sources of Help

  • Construction Safety and Health Standards (OSHA 2207) which contains all OSHA job safety and health rules and regulations covering construction.
  • OSHA Safety and Health Training Guidelines for Construction (available from the National Technical Information Service -- Order No. PB-239-312/AS) comprised of set of 15 guidelines to help construction employers establish a training program in the safe use of equipment, tools and machinery the job.
  • OSHA-funded free onsite consultation services. Consult your telephone directory for the number of your local OSHA area or regional office for further assistance and advice (list under the U.S. Department of Labor or under the state government section where states administer the own OSHA programs).

Accident Details: Crushed by Falling Wall
Company Type: Demolition
Crew Size: 4
Union/Collective Bargaining? Yes
Weather: Clear
Worksite Inspection? Yes
Designated Competent Person on Site? Yes
Employer Safety and Health Program? Yes
Training and Education for Employees? Yes
Craft of Deceased Worker(s): Laborer
Age / Sex of Deceased Worker(s): 18; male
Experience or Time on Job: 3 weeks
Time on Project: 1 week

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