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Struck by Falling Object: Fatal Fact #8

Construction Company Type: Transmission Tower Construction

Struck by Falling Object: OSHA Fatal Fact 8

Accident Description:

Ball and socket connectors are used to attach conductor stringing blocks to insulators on the arms of 90 foot metal towers of electrical transmission lines. Normally stainless steel cotter keys secure the ball and socket connector in place. In this case, however, black electrical tape was wrapped around the socket to keep the ball in place rather than a cotter key. The tape apparently stretched and the ball came loose, dropping the stringing block approximately 90 feet onto the head of an employee below, one of a four-man erection crew.

OSHA Recommendations:

  1. Rigging and equipment must be inspected regularly and maintained in safe operating condition as required by general provisions of OSHA's construction (29 CFR 1926.995).
  2. Employees must be instructed to recognize and avoid unsafe conditions and be made aware of regulations which apply to the work and the work area to eliminate safety and health hazards as required in the safety training and education section of OSHA's construction safety standards (29 CFR 1926.21(b)(2)).

Inspection Results

As result of the its investigation, OSHA issued citations alleging three serious and two other-than-serious violations.

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 (listed under the U.S. Department of Labor or under the state government section where states administer the own OSH programs).
  • Courses in construction safety are offered by the OSHA Training Institute, 1555 Times Dr., Des Plaines, Ill. 60018 (302) 297-4810.

Accident Details: Struck by Falling Object
Company Type: Transmission Tower Construction
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? No
Craft of Deceased Worker(s): Groundman (Framer)
Age / Sex of Deceased Worker(s): 24; male
Experience or Time on Job: 2 years
Time on Project: 3 days

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