Fatality Assessment and Control Evaluation (FACE) Program

U.S. workplace deaths remain a public health crisis, with over 5,000 annual fatalities concentrated in high-risk sectors like construction, transportation, and agriculture. To address this under the OSH Act, NIOSH runs the Fatality Assessment and Control Evaluation (FACE) program, a non-regulatory initiative providing safety guidance through independent, non-enforcement investigations. Structurally, FACE operates as a unified effort split into two distinct, complementary branches: a centralized, national In-House program run directly by NIOSH, and a decentralized network of State FACE programs funded via cooperative agreements. While both share common goals and methods, they differ significantly in their organizational structure, authority, influence, and how they implement findings locally across diverse regional industries. Together, they generate extensive prevention resources and adapt to emerging workplace hazards.

All these words:

This exact word or phrase:

Any of these words:

None of these words:

Language:

Publication Date Range:

Visit our Help Page for additional assistance

Select a Range:

Select a Format:

Custom Search Builder:

Custom Search Box

Visit our Help Page for additional assistance

Showing 2401 - 2420 of 3531 results

Laborer dies in trench cave-in in California

California Fatality Assessment and Control Evaluation Program (CA/FACE) ...

1996/10/25 | Fatality Assessment and Control Evaluation Reports (FACE)

A 27-year-old male laborer (victim) died after being trapped in soil over his head as a result of a trench that caved-in. The victim was digging out the bottom of the trench in order to expose an existing drainpipe. On one side of the trench was a retaining wall and the other side was a dirt wall which was part of a hillside. He and another laborer ...

Title : Laborer dies in trench cave-in in California Corporate Authors(s) : California Fatality Assessment and Control Evaluation Program (CA/FACE);California. Department of Health Services; Published Date : 1996/10/25 Pages in Document : 8 pdf pages Series : Fatality Assessment and Control Evaluation Reports (FACE) DOI : https://doi.org/10.26616/NIOSHSFACE96CA007
California Fatality Assessment and Control Evaluation Program (CA/FACE), & California. Department of Health Services (1996). Laborer dies in trench cave-in in California. National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health. https://doi.org/10.26616/NIOSHSFACE96CA007

California Fatality Assessment and Control Evaluation Program (CA/FACE) and California. Department of Health Services. Laborer dies in trench cave-in in California. National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health, 1996. https://doi.org/10.26616/NIOSHSFACE96CA007.

California Fatality Assessment and Control Evaluation Program (CA/FACE), et al. Laborer dies in trench cave-in in California. National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health, 1996, Stacks. https://doi.org/10.26616/NIOSHSFACE96CA007.
Export RIS Citation Information. TY - Field Study A2 - California Fatality Assessment and Control Evaluation Program (CA/FACE) A2 - California. Department of Health Services AB - A 27-year-old male laborer (victim) died after being trapped in soil over his head as a result of a trench that caved-in. The victim was digging out the bottom of the trench in order to expose an existing drainpipe. On one side of the trench was a retaining wall and the other side was a dirt wall which was part of a hillside. He and another laborer were piling the dirt on the hillside above the east wall of the trench. Later the other laborer pulled up buckets filled by the decedent with the spoils placing them on the hillside above the trench wall as well as on the south side of the excavation. The trench wall that collapsed was not shored or otherwise protected from earth movement. The soil had been previously disturbed in the area of the trench. There was no competent person to check the soil and excavation at the site and no initial hazard assessment was performed. The victim received no training from the company for whom he worked. The CA/FACE investigator concluded that, in order to prevent future occurrences, employers should: 1. Assure that the sides of all excavations are shored, laid back to a stable slope, or provided with other equivalent protection where employees may be exposed to moving ground or cave-ins. 2. Have a competent person frequently inspect excavations in which the soil was previously disturbed, or where there is loading due to stored materials. 3. Train employees, including periodic refresher training, to be aware of and understand the hazards of the job. 4. Perform an initial hazard assessment of the job prior to beginning work and when there is a situation change that presents different hazards. AN - cdc:169006 DO - https://doi.org/10.26616/NIOSHSFACE96CA007 KW - Safety KW - Personal Protective Equipment KW - Accidents, Occupational KW - Occupational Health KW - Safety Management KW - Staff Development KW - Workplace KW - Accidents KW - Accident Prevention KW - OSHA Region 9 KW - Accident-analysis KW - Accident-prevention KW - Accidents KW - Injuries KW - Injury-prevention KW - Traumatic-injuries KW - Work-operations KW - Work-analysis KW - Work-areas KW - Work-performance KW - Work-practices KW - Safety-education KW - Safety-equipment KW - Safety-measures KW - Safety-monitoring KW - Protective-measures KW - Protective-equipment KW - Safety-personnel KW - Training KW - Accident Prevention KW - Accidents KW - Accidents, Occupational KW - Occupational Health KW - Personal Protective Equipment KW - Safety KW - Safety Management KW - Staff Development KW - Workplace LA - eng PB - National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health PY - 1996 T3 - Fatality Assessment and Control Evaluation Reports (FACE) TI - Laborer dies in trench cave-in in California UR - https://stacks.cdc.gov/view/cdc/169006 ER -
Maintenance Mechanic Crushed in Machinery

Hetzler, William E. ;

Hirsh, Gary L.

1996/10/21 | Fatality Assessment and Control Evaluation Reports (FACE)

A 44-year-old maintenance mechanic died as a result of injuries sustained when he was crushed in an angle iron processing machine. He had been performing maintenance on the machine and was tightening some bolts when the incident occurred. He was lying on a concrete floor between the main body of the machine and a moving carriage while tightening th ...

Title : Maintenance Mechanic Crushed in Machinery Personal Author(s) : Hetzler, William E.;Hirsh, Gary L.; Corporate Authors(s) : Nebraska Fatality Assessment and Control Evaluation Program (Nebraska FACE);Nebraska. Department of Labor; Published Date : 1996/10/21 Pages in Document : 1-6 Series : Fatality Assessment and Control Evaluation Reports (FACE) DOI : https://doi.org/10.26616/NIOSHSFACE96NE035
Hetzler, W. E., & Hirsh, G. L. (1996). Maintenance Mechanic Crushed in Machinery. National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health. https://doi.org/10.26616/NIOSHSFACE96NE035

Hetzler, William E. and Gary L. Hirsh. Maintenance Mechanic Crushed in Machinery. National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health, 1996. https://doi.org/10.26616/NIOSHSFACE96NE035.

Hetzler, William E., and Gary L. Hirsh Maintenance Mechanic Crushed in Machinery. National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health, 1996, Stacks. https://doi.org/10.26616/NIOSHSFACE96NE035.
Export RIS Citation Information. TY - Field Study AU - Hetzler, William E. AU - Hirsh, Gary L. A2 - Nebraska Fatality Assessment and Control Evaluation Program (Nebraska FACE) A2 - Nebraska. Department of Labor AB - A 44-year-old maintenance mechanic died as a result of injuries sustained when he was crushed in an angle iron processing machine. He had been performing maintenance on the machine and was tightening some bolts when the incident occurred. He was lying on a concrete floor between the main body of the machine and a moving carriage while tightening the bolts. The moving carriage crushed him between the main body of the machine and the carriage. The machine was not locked/tagged out prior to the task being performed at the time of the incident. The Nebraska Department of Labor investigator concluded that to prevent future similar occurrences: 1. Employers and employees must ensure that lockout/tagout procedures are followed at all times. 2. Employers must ensure all machines have adequate machine guards installed. 3. Employers should consider installing sensors (light, pressure, motion or floor) on automated machinery with the potential for causing serious injury or death. 4. Employers should consider implementing a spot inspection program to ensure all employees are complying with safety requirements and enforce consequences for noncompliance. AN - cdc:167013 DO - https://doi.org/10.26616/NIOSHSFACE96NE035 KW - Maintenance KW - Safety KW - Personal Protective Equipment KW - Accidents, Occupational KW - Safety Management KW - Occupational Health KW - Workplace KW - Manufacturing and Industrial Facilities KW - Accidents KW - Accident Prevention KW - OSHA Region 7 KW - Accident-analysis KW - Accident-prevention KW - Accidents KW - Injuries KW - Injury-prevention KW - Traumatic-injuries KW - Work-operations KW - Work-analysis KW - Work-areas KW - Work-performance KW - Work-practices KW - Safety-education KW - Safety-equipment KW - Safety-measures KW - Safety-monitoring KW - Protective-measures KW - Machine-guarding KW - Machine-operation KW - Machine-operators KW - Maintenance-workers KW - Accident Prevention KW - Accidents KW - Accidents, Occupational KW - Maintenance KW - Manufacturing and Industrial Facilities KW - Occupational Health KW - Personal Protective Equipment KW - Safety KW - Safety Management KW - Workplace LA - eng PB - National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health PY - 1996 T3 - Fatality Assessment and Control Evaluation Reports (FACE) TI - Maintenance Mechanic Crushed in Machinery UR - https://stacks.cdc.gov/view/cdc/167013 ER -
Two Well Drillers Electrocuted when Their Truck-Mounted Boom Contacts Overhead Power Lines in California

California Fatality Assessment and Control Evaluation Program (CA/FACE) ...

1996/10/21 | Fatality Assessment and Control Evaluation Reports (FACE)

A 25-year-old male well driller, the foreman (victim #1), and a 47-year-old male well driller, the foreman's assistant (victim #2), were electrocuted when their truck-mounted boom made contact with an overhead power line. The line was carrying 6900 volts in one phase of a 12,000 volt (12 Kv) three phase distribution system. It is believed that vict ...

Title : Two Well Drillers Electrocuted when Their Truck-Mounted Boom Contacts Overhead Power Lines in California Corporate Authors(s) : California Fatality Assessment and Control Evaluation Program (CA/FACE);California. Department of Health Services; Published Date : 1996/10/21 Pages in Document : 5 pdf pages Series : Fatality Assessment and Control Evaluation Reports (FACE) DOI : https://doi.org/10.26616/NIOSHSFACE96CA006
California Fatality Assessment and Control Evaluation Program (CA/FACE), & California. Department of Health Services (1996). Two Well Drillers Electrocuted when Their Truck-Mounted Boom Contacts Overhead Power Lines in California. National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health. https://doi.org/10.26616/NIOSHSFACE96CA006

California Fatality Assessment and Control Evaluation Program (CA/FACE) and California. Department of Health Services. Two Well Drillers Electrocuted when Their Truck-Mounted Boom Contacts Overhead Power Lines in California. National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health, 1996. https://doi.org/10.26616/NIOSHSFACE96CA006.

California Fatality Assessment and Control Evaluation Program (CA/FACE), et al. Two Well Drillers Electrocuted when Their Truck-Mounted Boom Contacts Overhead Power Lines in California. National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health, 1996, Stacks. https://doi.org/10.26616/NIOSHSFACE96CA006.
Export RIS Citation Information. TY - Field Study A2 - California Fatality Assessment and Control Evaluation Program (CA/FACE) A2 - California. Department of Health Services AB - A 25-year-old male well driller, the foreman (victim #1), and a 47-year-old male well driller, the foreman's assistant (victim #2), were electrocuted when their truck-mounted boom made contact with an overhead power line. The line was carrying 6900 volts in one phase of a 12,000 volt (12 Kv) three phase distribution system. It is believed that victim #1 was operating the controls of the boom and that victim #2 was near the truck retrieving tools from a side-mounted toolbox at the time of the incident. Their job had been to use a truck-mounted boom to pull a water well pump from the bottom of a well (approximately 400 feet deep) so that it could be inspected. The water well company had been hired by a financial service company to do the job. The employer stated that his company had done prior work at this location, and that both victims had performed this type of work on numerous occasions. The victims were discovered when neighbors noticed a brush fire and called the fire department. Fire department paramedics arrived first on the scene and were unable to detect any vital signs (pulse or spontaneous respirations) in either victim. The CA/FACE investigator concluded that in order to prevent future similar occurrences employers should: 1. perform a hazard evaluation at each work site before any work is initiated. 2. always contact the local power company when working in close proximity to energized high voltage power lines. 3. train employees in the recognition of hazards, and methods to control such hazards. assure the "10-foot" rule is observed when working in close proximity to energized high voltage power lines. AN - cdc:169007 DO - https://doi.org/10.26616/NIOSHSFACE96CA006 KW - Electric Injuries KW - Safety KW - Personal Protective Equipment KW - Accidents, Occupational KW - Safety Management KW - Occupational Health KW - Workplace KW - Accidents KW - Accident Prevention KW - Electricity KW - OSHA Region 9 KW - Accident-analysis KW - Accident-prevention KW - Accidents KW - Injuries KW - Injury-prevention KW - Traumatic-injuries KW - Work-operations KW - Work-analysis KW - Work-areas KW - Work-performance KW - Work-practices KW - Safety-education KW - Safety-equipment KW - Safety-measures KW - Safety-monitoring KW - Protective-measures KW - Protective-equipment KW - Electric-properties KW - Electrical-charge KW - Electrical-hazards KW - Electrical-properties KW - Electrical-safety KW - Electrical-transmission KW - Electricity KW - Electrocutions KW - Accident Prevention KW - Accidents KW - Accidents, Occupational KW - Electric Injuries KW - Electricity KW - Occupational Health KW - Personal Protective Equipment KW - Safety KW - Safety Management KW - Workplace LA - eng PB - National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health PY - 1996 T3 - Fatality Assessment and Control Evaluation Reports (FACE) TI - Two Well Drillers Electrocuted when Their Truck-Mounted Boom Contacts Overhead Power Lines in California UR - https://stacks.cdc.gov/view/cdc/169007 ER -
Maintenance Engineer Dies after Falling Approximately 45 Feet from a Catwalk in California

California Fatality Assessment and Control Evaluation Program (CA/FACE) ...

1996/10/21 | Fatality Assessment and Control Evaluation Reports (FACE)

A 40-year-old male maintenance engineer (the victim) died after falling approximately 45 feet from a catwalk where he had been attempting to dislodge a piece of chain on a bulk-flow feeder elevator (conveyor). The victim had removed an inspection panel on a section of the conveyor in order to remove a piece of the conveyor chain. The piece of chain ...

Title : Maintenance Engineer Dies after Falling Approximately 45 Feet from a Catwalk in California Corporate Authors(s) : California Fatality Assessment and Control Evaluation Program (CA/FACE);California. Department of Health Services; Published Date : 1996/10/21 Pages in Document : 5 pdf pages Series : Fatality Assessment and Control Evaluation Reports (FACE) DOI : https://doi.org/10.26616/NIOSHSFACE96CA005
California Fatality Assessment and Control Evaluation Program (CA/FACE), & California. Department of Health Services (1996). Maintenance Engineer Dies after Falling Approximately 45 Feet from a Catwalk in California. National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health. https://doi.org/10.26616/NIOSHSFACE96CA005

California Fatality Assessment and Control Evaluation Program (CA/FACE) and California. Department of Health Services. Maintenance Engineer Dies after Falling Approximately 45 Feet from a Catwalk in California. National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health, 1996. https://doi.org/10.26616/NIOSHSFACE96CA005.

California Fatality Assessment and Control Evaluation Program (CA/FACE), et al. Maintenance Engineer Dies after Falling Approximately 45 Feet from a Catwalk in California. National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health, 1996, Stacks. https://doi.org/10.26616/NIOSHSFACE96CA005.
Export RIS Citation Information. TY - Field Study A2 - California Fatality Assessment and Control Evaluation Program (CA/FACE) A2 - California. Department of Health Services AB - A 40-year-old male maintenance engineer (the victim) died after falling approximately 45 feet from a catwalk where he had been attempting to dislodge a piece of chain on a bulk-flow feeder elevator (conveyor). The victim had removed an inspection panel on a section of the conveyor in order to remove a piece of the conveyor chain. The piece of chain link had become lodged during an earlier attempt to repair the conveyor. The victim lost his balance falling backwards off the catwalk and striking a metal bar on his fall to the ground. There had been no recent safety inspection conducted in this area of the facility. There was no guardrail at this location and the victim had not been wearing a safety belt/harness or lanyard at the time of the incident. The CA/FACE investigator concluded that in order to prevent future similar occurrences employers should: 1. ensure that fall-protection equipment is provided and utilized by employees whenever work is performed from an elevation where the potential for a fall exists. 2. install guardrails in all work areas where a fall hazard exists. 3. routinely conduct scheduled and unscheduled worksite safety inspections. AN - cdc:169008 DO - https://doi.org/10.26616/NIOSHSFACE96CA005 KW - Maintenance KW - Safety KW - Personal Protective Equipment KW - Accidents, Occupational KW - Occupational Health KW - Workplace KW - Safety Management KW - Accidents KW - Accident Prevention KW - OSHA Region 9 KW - Accident-analysis KW - Accident-prevention KW - Accidents KW - Injuries KW - Injury-prevention KW - Traumatic-injuries KW - Work-operations KW - Work-analysis KW - Work-areas KW - Work-performance KW - Work-practices KW - Safety-education KW - Safety-equipment KW - Safety-measures KW - Safety-monitoring KW - Protective-measures KW - Protective-equipment KW - Maintenance-workers KW - Personal-protection KW - Personal-protective-equipment KW - Accident Prevention KW - Accidents KW - Accidents, Occupational KW - Maintenance KW - Occupational Health KW - Personal Protective Equipment KW - Safety KW - Safety Management KW - Workplace LA - eng PB - National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health PY - 1996 T3 - Fatality Assessment and Control Evaluation Reports (FACE) TI - Maintenance Engineer Dies after Falling Approximately 45 Feet from a Catwalk in California UR - https://stacks.cdc.gov/view/cdc/169008 ER -
Stunt Woman Dies after Performing a 44 Foot Jump from a Building in California

California Fatality Assessment and Control Evaluation Program (CA/FACE) ...

1996/10/21 | Fatality Assessment and Control Evaluation Reports (FACE)

A 28-year-old female stunt woman (the victim) died after jumping 44 feet from a building during the filming of a movie. The victim was performing a jump called a backward fall. The victim had been a stunt person for about five years. She was considered to be an experienced stunt woman although she had not performed a backward fall rehearsal jump at ...

Title : Stunt Woman Dies after Performing a 44 Foot Jump from a Building in California Corporate Authors(s) : California Fatality Assessment and Control Evaluation Program (CA/FACE);California. Department of Health Services; Published Date : 1996/10/21 Pages in Document : 5 pdf pages Series : Fatality Assessment and Control Evaluation Reports (FACE) DOI : https://doi.org/10.26616/NIOSHSFACE94CA018
California Fatality Assessment and Control Evaluation Program (CA/FACE), & California. Department of Health Services (1996). Stunt Woman Dies after Performing a 44 Foot Jump from a Building in California. National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health. https://doi.org/10.26616/NIOSHSFACE94CA018

California Fatality Assessment and Control Evaluation Program (CA/FACE) and California. Department of Health Services. Stunt Woman Dies after Performing a 44 Foot Jump from a Building in California. National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health, 1996. https://doi.org/10.26616/NIOSHSFACE94CA018.

California Fatality Assessment and Control Evaluation Program (CA/FACE), et al. Stunt Woman Dies after Performing a 44 Foot Jump from a Building in California. National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health, 1996, Stacks. https://doi.org/10.26616/NIOSHSFACE94CA018.
Export RIS Citation Information. TY - Field Study A2 - California Fatality Assessment and Control Evaluation Program (CA/FACE) A2 - California. Department of Health Services AB - A 28-year-old female stunt woman (the victim) died after jumping 44 feet from a building during the filming of a movie. The victim was performing a jump called a backward fall. The victim had been a stunt person for about five years. She was considered to be an experienced stunt woman although she had not performed a backward fall rehearsal jump at this site. This maneuver required that the victim fall backwards off the side of the building and land on an air bag. She pushed off from the side of the building, landed on a corner of the air bag, bounced off it, and struck her head on the asphalt surrounding the air bag. The air bag that was used was designed for heights no greater than 40 feet. It also required three to five feet of space surrounding it to allow for adequate venting and deflation. Because of space limitations, one side of the air bag was positioned against the building from which the victim jumped, leaving three and one-half feet of space on the opposite side of the bag. The two short ends of the bag were not restricted. There was no venting space along the length of the bag that ran parallel to the building. In addition, the building and asphalt adjacent to the air bag were not padded. The employer assigned four persons to act as ground spotters. A fifth spotter was located on the roof with the victim. The CA/FACE investigator concluded that in order to prevent similar future occurrences, employers should: 1. use air bags that are adequate for the height of the jump being performed and ensure that they are properly positioned and set-up. 2. conduct supervised practice sessions, under controlled situations, to ensure that the stunt person is capable of performing the designated activity. 3. ensure that employees, including stunt persons, are qualified for the tasks they are performing. 4. ensure that structures surrounding air bags such as buildings, curbs, and asphalt, are padded in the event a person misses the target or bounces off the bag. AN - cdc:169029 DO - https://doi.org/10.26616/NIOSHSFACE94CA018 KW - Safety KW - Accidents, Occupational KW - Personal Protective Equipment KW - Safety Management KW - Workplace KW - Occupational Health KW - Accidents KW - Accident Prevention KW - OSHA Region 9 KW - Accident-analysis KW - Accident-prevention KW - Accidents KW - Injuries KW - Injury-prevention KW - Traumatic-injuries KW - Work-operations KW - Work-analysis KW - Work-areas KW - Work-performance KW - Work-practices KW - Safety-education KW - Safety-equipment KW - Safety-measures KW - Safety-monitoring KW - Personal-protection KW - Personal-protective-equipment KW - Protective-equipment KW - Protective-measures KW - Accident Prevention KW - Accidents KW - Accidents, Occupational KW - Occupational Health KW - Personal Protective Equipment KW - Safety KW - Safety Management KW - Workplace LA - eng PB - National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health PY - 1996 T3 - Fatality Assessment and Control Evaluation Reports (FACE) TI - Stunt Woman Dies after Performing a 44 Foot Jump from a Building in California UR - https://stacks.cdc.gov/view/cdc/169029 ER -
Truck driver dies when run over by heavy equipment in California

California Fatality Assessment and Control Evaluation Program (CA/FACE) ...

1996/10/17 | Fatality Assessment and Control Evaluation Reports (FACE)

A 41-year-old male owner/operator truck driver (victim) died after being run over by the rear wheels of his tractor and the rear wheels of its front trailer at a construction dump site. The victim was attempting to dump the dirt from his double trailer rig. His front trailer failed to dump. The victim got out of his tractor to attempt to make a fie ...

Title : Truck driver dies when run over by heavy equipment in California Corporate Authors(s) : California Fatality Assessment and Control Evaluation Program (CA/FACE);California. Department of Health Services; Published Date : 1996/10/17 Pages in Document : 8 pdf pages Series : Fatality Assessment and Control Evaluation Reports (FACE) DOI : https://doi.org/10.26616/NIOSHSFACE96CA012
California Fatality Assessment and Control Evaluation Program (CA/FACE), & California. Department of Health Services (1996). Truck driver dies when run over by heavy equipment in California. National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health. https://doi.org/10.26616/NIOSHSFACE96CA012

California Fatality Assessment and Control Evaluation Program (CA/FACE) and California. Department of Health Services. Truck driver dies when run over by heavy equipment in California. National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health, 1996. https://doi.org/10.26616/NIOSHSFACE96CA012.

California Fatality Assessment and Control Evaluation Program (CA/FACE), et al. Truck driver dies when run over by heavy equipment in California. National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health, 1996, Stacks. https://doi.org/10.26616/NIOSHSFACE96CA012.
Export RIS Citation Information. TY - Field Study A2 - California Fatality Assessment and Control Evaluation Program (CA/FACE) A2 - California. Department of Health Services AB - A 41-year-old male owner/operator truck driver (victim) died after being run over by the rear wheels of his tractor and the rear wheels of its front trailer at a construction dump site. The victim was attempting to dump the dirt from his double trailer rig. His front trailer failed to dump. The victim got out of his tractor to attempt to make a field repair of the front bottom-dump trailer which had failed to open. While working on his rig, a dozer pulled up behind the tractor/trailer combination to push it out of the way. The dozer operator did not see the truck driver who was hidden behind the dual tires at the rear of the tractor. The truck driver had failed to set his parking brakes, so the dozer operator was able to push the tractor trailer rig about 25 yards. A number of on-site workers noticed the situation and finally was able to stop the dozer operator. The CA/FACE investigator concluded that, in order to prevent future occurrences, employers should: 1. Assure that truck drivers stay in their trucks when at a dump site and wait to be pushed clear of the danger area. 2. Make certain that operators of heavy construction equipment locate the driver of trucks or other equipment to be sure they are clear of the danger area before attempting a pushing operation. 3. Require truck drivers or equipment operators to wear high visibility garments when they get out of or off of their vehicles in hazardous traffic areas. Have a "dump man" on site to control any operation which involves pushing machinery or equipment. AN - cdc:169001 DO - https://doi.org/10.26616/NIOSHSFACE96CA012 KW - Construction Industry KW - Safety KW - Construction Materials KW - Accidents, Occupational KW - Personal Protective Equipment KW - Workplace KW - Occupational Health KW - Safety Management KW - Automobiles KW - Accidents KW - Accident Prevention KW - OSHA Region 9 KW - Accident-analysis KW - Accident-prevention KW - Accidents KW - Injuries KW - Injury-prevention KW - Traumatic-injuries KW - Work-operations KW - Work-analysis KW - Work-areas KW - Work-performance KW - Work-practices KW - Safety-education KW - Safety-equipment KW - Safety-measures KW - Safety-monitoring KW - Protective-measures KW - Protective-equipment KW - Safety-belts KW - Construction KW - Construction-equipment KW - Construction-materials KW - Construction-workers KW - Equipment-operators KW - Truck-drivers KW - Trucking KW - Drivers KW - Accident Prevention KW - Accidents KW - Accidents, Occupational KW - Automobiles KW - Construction Industry KW - Construction Materials KW - Occupational Health KW - Personal Protective Equipment KW - Safety KW - Safety Management KW - Workplace LA - eng PB - National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health PY - 1996 T3 - Fatality Assessment and Control Evaluation Reports (FACE) TI - Truck driver dies when run over by heavy equipment in California UR - https://stacks.cdc.gov/view/cdc/169001 ER -
Maintenance Mechanic Dies after Spreader Beam Falls and Crushes Him in California

California Fatality Assessment and Control Evaluation Program (CA/FACE) ...

1996/10/17 | Fatality Assessment and Control Evaluation Reports (FACE)

A 41-year-old male maintenance mechanic (the victim) died after a 2,180-pound spreader beam fell on him at work. The victim and two of his co-workers had planned to use the spreader beam in conjunction with a crane to lift a front-end loader so that the brakes could be replaced. The victim had informed his co-worker that he was going to walk over t ...

Title : Maintenance Mechanic Dies after Spreader Beam Falls and Crushes Him in California Corporate Authors(s) : California Fatality Assessment and Control Evaluation Program (CA/FACE);California. Department of Health Services; Published Date : 1996/10/17 Pages in Document : 5 pdf pages Series : Fatality Assessment and Control Evaluation Reports (FACE) DOI : https://doi.org/10.26616/NIOSHSFACE96CA004
California Fatality Assessment and Control Evaluation Program (CA/FACE), & California. Department of Health Services (1996). Maintenance Mechanic Dies after Spreader Beam Falls and Crushes Him in California. National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health. https://doi.org/10.26616/NIOSHSFACE96CA004

California Fatality Assessment and Control Evaluation Program (CA/FACE) and California. Department of Health Services. Maintenance Mechanic Dies after Spreader Beam Falls and Crushes Him in California. National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health, 1996. https://doi.org/10.26616/NIOSHSFACE96CA004.

California Fatality Assessment and Control Evaluation Program (CA/FACE), et al. Maintenance Mechanic Dies after Spreader Beam Falls and Crushes Him in California. National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health, 1996, Stacks. https://doi.org/10.26616/NIOSHSFACE96CA004.
Export RIS Citation Information. TY - Field Study A2 - California Fatality Assessment and Control Evaluation Program (CA/FACE) A2 - California. Department of Health Services AB - A 41-year-old male maintenance mechanic (the victim) died after a 2,180-pound spreader beam fell on him at work. The victim and two of his co-workers had planned to use the spreader beam in conjunction with a crane to lift a front-end loader so that the brakes could be replaced. The victim had informed his co-worker that he was going to walk over to the area of the facility where the spreader beam was located. The spreader beam was stored in a narrow alleyway, leaning unsecured against a wall. After approximately 15 minutes, a foreman went to find the victim and discovered him under the spreader beam with his back pinned against a shed. The foreman checked the victim for pulse and spontaneous respirations, could not detect either, and ran to call emergency services. There were no witnesses to the incident. The victim's co-workers stated that they thought the victim may have been trying to attach a shackle to the beam when the incident occurred. The victim had one shackle in his toolbox, and one was found on the ground near where the victim was located. Co-workers stated that the victim always carried two shackles in his toolbox. Paramedics arrived in approximately five minutes and could not detect spontaneous respirations or a pulse. The CA/FACE investigator concluded that in order to prevent similar future occurrences employers should: 1. require that heavy equipment be secured to minimize the risk of injury. 2. evaluate their work practices and ensure that safe methods are used. 3. develop, implement, and enforce a comprehensive safety program which includes, but is not limited to, training employees in hazards recognition and avoidance, and safe work practices, including task-specific procedures. AN - cdc:169009 DO - https://doi.org/10.26616/NIOSHSFACE96CA004 KW - Maintenance KW - Safety KW - Accidents, Occupational KW - Occupational Health KW - Workplace KW - Safety Management KW - Accidents KW - Accident Prevention KW - OSHA Region 9 KW - Accident-analysis KW - Accident-prevention KW - Accidents KW - Injuries KW - Injury-prevention KW - Traumatic-injuries KW - Work-operations KW - Work-analysis KW - Work-areas KW - Work-performance KW - Work-practices KW - Safety-education KW - Safety-equipment KW - Safety-measures KW - Safety-monitoring KW - Maintenance-workers KW - Accident Prevention KW - Accidents KW - Accidents, Occupational KW - Maintenance KW - Occupational Health KW - Safety KW - Safety Management KW - Workplace LA - eng PB - National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health PY - 1996 T3 - Fatality Assessment and Control Evaluation Reports (FACE) TI - Maintenance Mechanic Dies after Spreader Beam Falls and Crushes Him in California UR - https://stacks.cdc.gov/view/cdc/169009 ER -
Vineyard Equipment Operator Dies after being Crushed by a Forklift in California

California Fatality Assessment and Control Evaluation Program (CA/FACE) ...

1996/10/10 | Fatality Assessment and Control Evaluation Reports (FACE)

A 42-year-old male equipment operator (the victim) died after being crushed by a forklift. Just prior to the incident, the victim was helping his co-worker attach a piano (spreader bar) to a gondola full of grapes. When the victim and his co-worker finished attaching the piano, the co-worker signaled the forklift driver to lift the gondola. The for ...

Title : Vineyard Equipment Operator Dies after being Crushed by a Forklift in California Corporate Authors(s) : California Fatality Assessment and Control Evaluation Program (CA/FACE);California. Department of Health Services; Published Date : 1996/10/10 Pages in Document : 5 pdf pages Series : Fatality Assessment and Control Evaluation Reports (FACE) DOI : https://doi.org/10.26616/NIOSHSFACE95CA018
California Fatality Assessment and Control Evaluation Program (CA/FACE), & California. Department of Health Services (1996). Vineyard Equipment Operator Dies after being Crushed by a Forklift in California. National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health. https://doi.org/10.26616/NIOSHSFACE95CA018

California Fatality Assessment and Control Evaluation Program (CA/FACE) and California. Department of Health Services. Vineyard Equipment Operator Dies after being Crushed by a Forklift in California. National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health, 1996. https://doi.org/10.26616/NIOSHSFACE95CA018.

California Fatality Assessment and Control Evaluation Program (CA/FACE), et al. Vineyard Equipment Operator Dies after being Crushed by a Forklift in California. National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health, 1996, Stacks. https://doi.org/10.26616/NIOSHSFACE95CA018.
Export RIS Citation Information. TY - Field Study A2 - California Fatality Assessment and Control Evaluation Program (CA/FACE) A2 - California. Department of Health Services AB - A 42-year-old male equipment operator (the victim) died after being crushed by a forklift. Just prior to the incident, the victim was helping his co-worker attach a piano (spreader bar) to a gondola full of grapes. When the victim and his co-worker finished attaching the piano, the co-worker signaled the forklift driver to lift the gondola. The forklift driver then stepped on the accelerator in order to generate enough power to lift the gondola off the ground. The accelerator controlled the speed of the engine that supplied power to both lift the forklift arms and move the forklift. The forklift was in forward gear at the time, and consequently moved ahead approximately eight feet, crushing the victim. The forklift driver had not realized that the forklift was in gear at the time. It was the company standard operating procedure (SOP) to put the forklift into neutral or put the emergency brake on prior to lifting a gondola. The victim had been working between two gondolas and could not move out of the way of the oncoming forklift. He was run over by the left front dual wheels on the forklift. The forklift operator immediately turned off the forklift when he realized what had happened. The victim's co-worker ran to his aid and discovered that he was lodged beneath the front left dual tires on the forklift. The co-worker yelled to the forklift driver to move the forklift forward off the victim. The forklift driver moved the forklift off the victim while the co-worker ran to a nearby phone and summoned emergency services. When the co-worker returned, he checked the victim for spontaneous respirations and pulse but could not detect either. The victim was not breathing, and his heart had stopped when first checked by paramedics. The CA/FACE investigator concluded that in order to prevent similar future occurrences, employers should: 1. provide a formal forklift safety training program for all employees who operate forklifts. 2. have a documented standard operating procedure (SOP) for all workers involved in the operation of loading gondolas onto trucks. In addition, product manufacturers and designers should: 3. consider equipping forklifts with interlocks so that lifting cannot take place while a forklift is in gear. Alternatively, forklifts could be equipped with alarms that signal when there is an attempt to change the forks' position while the transmission is in gear. AN - cdc:169016 DO - https://doi.org/10.26616/NIOSHSFACE95CA018 KW - Safety KW - Personal Protective Equipment KW - Accidents, Occupational KW - Staff Development KW - Safety Management KW - Occupational Health KW - Workplace KW - Automobiles KW - Accidents KW - Accident Prevention KW - OSHA Region 9 KW - Accident-analysis KW - Accident-prevention KW - Accidents KW - Injuries KW - Injury-prevention KW - Traumatic-injuries KW - Work-operations KW - Work-analysis KW - Work-areas KW - Work-performance KW - Work-practices KW - Safety-education KW - Safety-equipment KW - Safety-measures KW - Safety-monitoring KW - Protective-measures KW - Protective-equipment KW - Training KW - Equipment-operators KW - Drivers KW - Accident Prevention KW - Accidents KW - Accidents, Occupational KW - Automobiles KW - Occupational Health KW - Personal Protective Equipment KW - Safety KW - Safety Management KW - Staff Development KW - Workplace LA - eng PB - National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health PY - 1996 T3 - Fatality Assessment and Control Evaluation Reports (FACE) TI - Vineyard Equipment Operator Dies after being Crushed by a Forklift in California UR - https://stacks.cdc.gov/view/cdc/169016 ER -
Shipfitter/welder dies when an oxygen cylinder explodes in California

California Fatality Assessment and Control Evaluation Program (CA/FACE) ...

1996/10/09 | Fatality Assessment and Control Evaluation Reports (FACE)

A 45-year-old male shipfitter/welder (the victim) died when an oxygen cylinder he drilled into during a salvage operation exploded and propelled him into a stationary band saw. The shipfitter had been asked to drill and cut up acetylene cylinders that were marked with an "X" in a circle. The oxygen cylinder had the same marking. The company had no ...

Title : Shipfitter/welder dies when an oxygen cylinder explodes in California Corporate Authors(s) : California Fatality Assessment and Control Evaluation Program (CA/FACE);California. Department of Health Services; Published Date : 1996/10/09 Pages in Document : 7 pdf pages Series : Fatality Assessment and Control Evaluation Reports (FACE) DOI : https://doi.org/10.26616/NIOSHSFACE96CA009
California Fatality Assessment and Control Evaluation Program (CA/FACE), & California. Department of Health Services (1996). Shipfitter/welder dies when an oxygen cylinder explodes in California. National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health. https://doi.org/10.26616/NIOSHSFACE96CA009

California Fatality Assessment and Control Evaluation Program (CA/FACE) and California. Department of Health Services. Shipfitter/welder dies when an oxygen cylinder explodes in California. National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health, 1996. https://doi.org/10.26616/NIOSHSFACE96CA009.

California Fatality Assessment and Control Evaluation Program (CA/FACE), et al. Shipfitter/welder dies when an oxygen cylinder explodes in California. National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health, 1996, Stacks. https://doi.org/10.26616/NIOSHSFACE96CA009.
Export RIS Citation Information. TY - Field Study A2 - California Fatality Assessment and Control Evaluation Program (CA/FACE) A2 - California. Department of Health Services AB - A 45-year-old male shipfitter/welder (the victim) died when an oxygen cylinder he drilled into during a salvage operation exploded and propelled him into a stationary band saw. The shipfitter had been asked to drill and cut up acetylene cylinders that were marked with an "X" in a circle. The oxygen cylinder had the same marking. The company had no written procedures on the destruction and salvage of compressed gas cylinders. The CA/FACE investigator concluded that, in order to prevent similar future occurrences, employers should: 1. Assure each gas cylinder marked for destruction is labeled or marked to differentiate them from those not ready for destruction. 2. Use an unmistakable marking on cylinders that have been prepared for salvage or destruction. 3. Prepare an appropriate written program describing the procedures for the destruction and salvaging of compressed gas cylinders. 4. Use an appropriate method for the destruction of pressurized compressed gas cylinders. AN - cdc:169004 DO - https://doi.org/10.26616/NIOSHSFACE96CA009 KW - Safety KW - Welding KW - Personal Protective Equipment KW - Accidents, Occupational KW - Safety Management KW - Occupational Health KW - Workplace KW - Accidents KW - Accident Prevention KW - OSHA Region 9 KW - Accident-analysis KW - Accident-prevention KW - Accidents KW - Injuries KW - Injury-prevention KW - Traumatic-injuries KW - Work-operations KW - Work-analysis KW - Work-areas KW - Work-performance KW - Work-practices KW - Safety-education KW - Safety-equipment KW - Safety-measures KW - Safety-monitoring KW - Protective-measures KW - Welders KW - Welding-equipment KW - Welding-industry KW - Gas-welders KW - Compressed-gases KW - Safety-programs KW - Accident Prevention KW - Accidents KW - Accidents, Occupational KW - Occupational Health KW - Personal Protective Equipment KW - Safety KW - Safety Management KW - Welding KW - Workplace LA - eng PB - National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health PY - 1996 T3 - Fatality Assessment and Control Evaluation Reports (FACE) TI - Shipfitter/welder dies when an oxygen cylinder explodes in California UR - https://stacks.cdc.gov/view/cdc/169004 ER -
Farmer Dies Of Injuries Sustained While Trying To Stop A Rolling Tractor

Parker, David L. ;

Wahl, George

1996/10/04 | Fatality Assessment and Control Evaluation Reports (FACE)

A 61-year old male farmer (victim) died from injuries sustained while apparently trying to stop a rolling tractor. On the day of the incident, the victim used a tractor and sprayer to spray thistles in his soybean fields. After he applied one tank of spray, he returned to an area near a wooden storage building. He stopped the tractor on the south e ...

Title : Farmer Dies Of Injuries Sustained While Trying To Stop A Rolling Tractor Personal Author(s) : Parker, David L.;Wahl, George; Corporate Authors(s) : Minnesota Fatality Assessment & Control Evaluation Program (MN FACE);Minnesota. Department of Health; Published Date : 1996/10/04 Pages in Document : 1-4 Series : Fatality Assessment and Control Evaluation Reports (FACE) DOI : https://doi.org/10.26616/NIOSHSFACE96MN049
Parker, D. L., & Wahl, G. (1996). Farmer Dies Of Injuries Sustained While Trying To Stop A Rolling Tractor. National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health. https://doi.org/10.26616/NIOSHSFACE96MN049

Parker, David L. and George Wahl. Farmer Dies Of Injuries Sustained While Trying To Stop A Rolling Tractor. National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health, 1996. https://doi.org/10.26616/NIOSHSFACE96MN049.

Parker, David L., and George Wahl Farmer Dies Of Injuries Sustained While Trying To Stop A Rolling Tractor. National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health, 1996, Stacks. https://doi.org/10.26616/NIOSHSFACE96MN049.
Export RIS Citation Information. TY - Field Study AU - Parker, David L. AU - Wahl, George A2 - Minnesota Fatality Assessment & Control Evaluation Program (MN FACE) A2 - Minnesota. Department of Health AB - A 61-year old male farmer (victim) died from injuries sustained while apparently trying to stop a rolling tractor. On the day of the incident, the victim used a tractor and sprayer to spray thistles in his soybean fields. After he applied one tank of spray, he returned to an area near a wooden storage building. He stopped the tractor on the south end of the building to refill the sprayer tank. After he stopped the tractor engine he dismounted the tractor but did not lock the brakes or leave the manual transmission in gear. He apparently was working along the left side of the tractor, and slightly ahead of the left rear wheel when the tractor began to roll backward. After the tractor began to roll, the victim apparently tried to stop it from a position between the left rear wheel and the loader frame on the left side of the tractor. He may have stumbled as it rolled and struck the side of his head on the axle of the tractor or the loader frame fastened to the tractor axle. A short time later, the victim's wife discovered the tractor and sprayer about twenty feet from the southwest corner of the wooden storage building. She noticed her husband lying on his back underneath it with the front wheels of the tractor against his right hand and arm. She immediately returned to the house and placed a call to emergency personnel. Rescue personnel arrived shortly after they were notified, removed the victim and pronounced him dead at the scene. MN FACE investigators concluded that to reduce the likelihood of similar occurrences, the following guidelines should be followed: 1. operators should set vehicle parking brakes or shift transmissions to park when vehicles are stopped AB - and 2. farm workers and farm family members should be trained to stay clear of and move away from all "run away" tractors, vehicles, and machinery. AN - cdc:167141 DO - https://doi.org/10.26616/NIOSHSFACE96MN049 KW - Farmers KW - Agriculture KW - Safety KW - Personal Protective Equipment KW - Accidents, Occupational KW - Safety Management KW - Workplace KW - Occupational Health KW - Accidents KW - Accident Prevention KW - OSHA Region 5 KW - Accident-analysis KW - Accident-prevention KW - Accidents KW - Injuries KW - Injury-prevention KW - Traumatic-injuries KW - Work-operations KW - Work-analysis KW - Work-areas KW - Work-performance KW - Work-practices KW - Safety-education KW - Safety-equipment KW - Safety-measures KW - Safety-monitoring KW - Protective-measures KW - Farmers KW - Agricultural-machinery KW - Agricultural-workers KW - Tractors KW - Equipment-operators KW - Accident Prevention KW - Accidents KW - Accidents, Occupational KW - Agriculture KW - Farmers KW - Occupational Health KW - Personal Protective Equipment KW - Safety KW - Safety Management KW - Workplace LA - eng PB - National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health PY - 1996 T3 - Fatality Assessment and Control Evaluation Reports (FACE) TI - Farmer Dies Of Injuries Sustained While Trying To Stop A Rolling Tractor UR - https://stacks.cdc.gov/view/cdc/167141 ER -
Logger Killed by Falling Snag

Kentucky Fatality Assessment and Control Evaluation Program (KY FACE) ...

1996/10/03 | Fatality Assessment and Control Evaluation Reports (FACE)

A 54-year-old logger (the victim) was killed after being struck on the head by a falling snag (dead standing tree). The victim was cutting the last tree to make up a load (3 trees) for the skidder. The driver was about 10-15 feet away, waiting for the last tree. He did not witness the incident. When the victim felled the tree, a nearby dead tree br ...

Title : Logger Killed by Falling Snag Corporate Authors(s) : Kentucky Fatality Assessment and Control Evaluation Program (KY FACE);University of Kentucky. College of Public Health. Kentucky Injury Prevention and Research Center; Published Date : 1996/10/03 Pages in Document : 4 pdf pages Series : Fatality Assessment and Control Evaluation Reports (FACE) DOI : https://doi.org/10.26616/NIOSHSFACE96KY089
Kentucky Fatality Assessment and Control Evaluation Program (KY FACE), & University of Kentucky. College of Public Health. Kentucky Injury Prevention and Research Center (1996). Logger Killed by Falling Snag. National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health. https://doi.org/10.26616/NIOSHSFACE96KY089

Kentucky Fatality Assessment and Control Evaluation Program (KY FACE) and University of Kentucky. College of Public Health. Kentucky Injury Prevention and Research Center. Logger Killed by Falling Snag. National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health, 1996. https://doi.org/10.26616/NIOSHSFACE96KY089.

Kentucky Fatality Assessment and Control Evaluation Program (KY FACE), et al. Logger Killed by Falling Snag. National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health, 1996, Stacks. https://doi.org/10.26616/NIOSHSFACE96KY089.
Export RIS Citation Information. TY - Field Study A2 - Kentucky Fatality Assessment and Control Evaluation Program (KY FACE) A2 - University of Kentucky. College of Public Health. Kentucky Injury Prevention and Research Center AB - A 54-year-old logger (the victim) was killed after being struck on the head by a falling snag (dead standing tree). The victim was cutting the last tree to make up a load (3 trees) for the skidder. The driver was about 10-15 feet away, waiting for the last tree. He did not witness the incident. When the victim felled the tree, a nearby dead tree broke at a point approximately 12 feet up. The dead tree fell directly on the victim, striking him on the crown of the head. He was not wearing any type of head protection at the time of the incident. The victim was removed by emergency medical services (EMS) personnel to the highway, a distance of more than three miles, where he was transferred to a helicopter to be taken to a trauma center. He died after reaching the hospital. The KY FACE investigator concluded that, to prevent similar occurrences, the following precautions should be taken: 1. Ensure that tree fellers properly evaluate the area around timber to be felled so that potential hazards can be identified and appropriate control measures implemented 2. Provide and enforce the use of personal protective equipment (PPE) 3. Ensure that emergency messages can be transmitted quickly 4. Designate a qualified person to conduct regular safety inspections 5. Loggers should attend the Master Logger Program for education regarding logging standards and safety practices. AN - cdc:170206 DO - https://doi.org/10.26616/NIOSHSFACE96KY089 KW - Safety KW - Forestry KW - Personal Protective Equipment KW - Accidents, Occupational KW - Protective Clothing KW - Safety Management KW - Occupational Health KW - Accidents KW - Accident Prevention KW - Accident-analysis KW - Accident-potential KW - Accident-prevention KW - Accidents KW - Injuries KW - Injury-prevention KW - Safety-equipment KW - Safety-practices KW - Traumatic-injuries KW - OSHA Region 4 KW - Logging-workers KW - Forestry-workers KW - Safety-helmets KW - Safety-personnel KW - Safety-programs KW - Safety-education KW - Accident Prevention KW - Accidents KW - Accidents, Occupational KW - Forestry KW - Occupational Health KW - Personal Protective Equipment KW - Protective Clothing KW - Safety KW - Safety Management LA - eng PB - National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health PY - 1996 T3 - Fatality Assessment and Control Evaluation Reports (FACE) TI - Logger Killed by Falling Snag UR - https://stacks.cdc.gov/view/cdc/170206 ER -
Construction Superintendent Dies When Crushed By a Falling Crane Boom in California

California Fatality Assessment and Control Evaluation Program (CA/FACE) ...

1996/10/02 | Fatality Assessment and Control Evaluation Reports (FACE)

A 43-year-old male construction superintendent (victim) died after being crushed under the lattice boom of a 175-ton crawler crane. Two days before the incident, the slings attached to the load broke causing the boom to recoil and bounce back and forth. Thereafter, a thorough inspection of the cables was not performed. At the time of the incident, ...

Title : Construction Superintendent Dies When Crushed By a Falling Crane Boom in California Corporate Authors(s) : California Fatality Assessment and Control Evaluation Program (CA/FACE);California. Department of Health Services; Published Date : 1996/10/02 Pages in Document : 6 pdf pages Series : Fatality Assessment and Control Evaluation Reports (FACE) DOI : https://doi.org/10.26616/NIOSHSFACE96CA003
California Fatality Assessment and Control Evaluation Program (CA/FACE), & California. Department of Health Services (1996). Construction Superintendent Dies When Crushed By a Falling Crane Boom in California. National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health. https://doi.org/10.26616/NIOSHSFACE96CA003

California Fatality Assessment and Control Evaluation Program (CA/FACE) and California. Department of Health Services. Construction Superintendent Dies When Crushed By a Falling Crane Boom in California. National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health, 1996. https://doi.org/10.26616/NIOSHSFACE96CA003.

California Fatality Assessment and Control Evaluation Program (CA/FACE), et al. Construction Superintendent Dies When Crushed By a Falling Crane Boom in California. National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health, 1996, Stacks. https://doi.org/10.26616/NIOSHSFACE96CA003.
Export RIS Citation Information. TY - Field Study A2 - California Fatality Assessment and Control Evaluation Program (CA/FACE) A2 - California. Department of Health Services AB - A 43-year-old male construction superintendent (victim) died after being crushed under the lattice boom of a 175-ton crawler crane. Two days before the incident, the slings attached to the load broke causing the boom to recoil and bounce back and forth. Thereafter, a thorough inspection of the cables was not performed. At the time of the incident, the boom was in the process of being lowered so the victim could check the load, a special probe. The boom was to be lowered, with no provision for supporting it, so that the probe could be laid out on the ground and be repaired. The victim was standing near the tip of the boom observing the probe when the 7/8-inch boom hoist cable broke. The boom fell straight down and pinned the superintendent under the area of the boom tip. The CA/FACE investigator concluded that, in order to prevent future occurrences, employers should: 1. Keep all personnel out of the area of danger of the load or the boom by delineating the danger area's boundaries. 2. Assure the boom hoist cable is relaxed when the boom has been fully lowered to perform an inspection, so any cable damage becomes apparent. 3. Support the boom when it is lowered to check loads so it cannot fall or collapse when employees are underneath it. AN - cdc:169010 DO - https://doi.org/10.26616/NIOSHSFACE96CA003 KW - Construction Industry KW - Safety KW - Construction Materials KW - Accidents, Occupational KW - Personal Protective Equipment KW - Occupational Health KW - Safety Management KW - Workplace KW - Accidents KW - Accident Prevention KW - OSHA Region 9 KW - Accident-analysis KW - Accident-prevention KW - Accidents KW - Injuries KW - Injury-prevention KW - Traumatic-injuries KW - Work-operations KW - Work-analysis KW - Work-areas KW - Work-performance KW - Work-practices KW - Safety-education KW - Safety-equipment KW - Safety-measures KW - Safety-monitoring KW - Protective-measures KW - Protective-equipment KW - Equipment-operators KW - Construction KW - Construction-industry KW - Construction-equipment KW - Construction-materials KW - Equipment-reliability KW - Accident Prevention KW - Accidents KW - Accidents, Occupational KW - Construction Industry KW - Construction Materials KW - Occupational Health KW - Personal Protective Equipment KW - Safety KW - Safety Management KW - Workplace LA - eng PB - National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health PY - 1996 T3 - Fatality Assessment and Control Evaluation Reports (FACE) TI - Construction Superintendent Dies When Crushed By a Falling Crane Boom in California UR - https://stacks.cdc.gov/view/cdc/169010 ER -
Student Worker (Laborer) is Electrocuted When Street Light Standard Makes Electrical Contact in California

California Fatality Assessment and Control Evaluation Program (CA/FACE) ...

1996/10/02 | Fatality Assessment and Control Evaluation Reports (FACE)

A 30-year-old male student worker (victim), performing the functions of a laborer, died after the metal combination streetlight and traffic signal standard (support pole and attachments) he was positioning contacted an overhead high voltage power line. The standard was suspended from a truck-mounted crane, and he was attempting to position it over ...

Title : Student Worker (Laborer) is Electrocuted When Street Light Standard Makes Electrical Contact in California Corporate Authors(s) : California Fatality Assessment and Control Evaluation Program (CA/FACE);California. Department of Health Services; Published Date : 1996/10/02 Pages in Document : 7 pdf pages Series : Fatality Assessment and Control Evaluation Reports (FACE) DOI : https://doi.org/10.26616/NIOSHSFACE96CA002
California Fatality Assessment and Control Evaluation Program (CA/FACE), & California. Department of Health Services (1996). Student Worker (Laborer) is Electrocuted When Street Light Standard Makes Electrical Contact in California. National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health. https://doi.org/10.26616/NIOSHSFACE96CA002

California Fatality Assessment and Control Evaluation Program (CA/FACE) and California. Department of Health Services. Student Worker (Laborer) is Electrocuted When Street Light Standard Makes Electrical Contact in California. National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health, 1996. https://doi.org/10.26616/NIOSHSFACE96CA002.

California Fatality Assessment and Control Evaluation Program (CA/FACE), et al. Student Worker (Laborer) is Electrocuted When Street Light Standard Makes Electrical Contact in California. National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health, 1996, Stacks. https://doi.org/10.26616/NIOSHSFACE96CA002.
Export RIS Citation Information. TY - Field Study A2 - California Fatality Assessment and Control Evaluation Program (CA/FACE) A2 - California. Department of Health Services AB - A 30-year-old male student worker (victim), performing the functions of a laborer, died after the metal combination streetlight and traffic signal standard (support pole and attachments) he was positioning contacted an overhead high voltage power line. The standard was suspended from a truck-mounted crane, and he was attempting to position it over a foundation so it could be secured in place. As he was positioning the standard, it twisted, and the street light mast arm contacted the overhead power line. His co-worker, who was helping him position the standard, was seriously burned. The CA/FACE investigator concluded that, in order to prevent future occurrences, employers should: 1. Always contact the local power company when working in close proximity to energized high voltage power lines. 2. Assure the "10-foot" rule is observed when working near energized high voltage power lines. 3. Allow the standard to become stable before being handled by employees. 4. Use non-conductive pole positioning devices to handle standards when working near energized power lines. 5. Ground the pole or bond the pole to an effective ground. AN - cdc:169011 DO - https://doi.org/10.26616/NIOSHSFACE96CA002 KW - Electric Injuries KW - Safety KW - Personal Protective Equipment KW - Accidents, Occupational KW - Safety Management KW - Workplace KW - Occupational Health KW - Accidents KW - Accident Prevention KW - Electricity KW - OSHA Region 9 KW - Accident-analysis KW - Accident-prevention KW - Accidents KW - Injuries KW - Injury-prevention KW - Traumatic-injuries KW - Work-operations KW - Work-analysis KW - Work-areas KW - Work-performance KW - Work-practices KW - Safety-education KW - Safety-equipment KW - Safety-measures KW - Safety-monitoring KW - Protective-measures KW - Electrical-burns KW - Electric-properties KW - Electrical-equipment KW - Electrical-hazards KW - Electrical-properties KW - Electrical-safety KW - Electricity KW - Electrocutions KW - Accident Prevention KW - Accidents KW - Accidents, Occupational KW - Electric Injuries KW - Electricity KW - Occupational Health KW - Personal Protective Equipment KW - Safety KW - Safety Management KW - Workplace LA - eng PB - National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health PY - 1996 T3 - Fatality Assessment and Control Evaluation Reports (FACE) TI - Student Worker (Laborer) is Electrocuted When Street Light Standard Makes Electrical Contact in California UR - https://stacks.cdc.gov/view/cdc/169011 ER -
Industrial Worker Dies After Being Struck By A Steel Bar While Operating A Computerized Turning Center

Brown, Margee ;

Parker, David L.

1996/09/27 | Fatality Assessment and Control Evaluation Reports (FACE)

A 30-year-old industrial worker died of injuries he sustained while he operated a computerized turning center (1) that produced metal components according to established specifications. During this type of operation, unfinished steel bars were automatically fed into the turning center by a pneumatic steel pipe bar feeder. The bar feeder also acted ...

Title : Industrial Worker Dies After Being Struck By A Steel Bar While Operating A Computerized Turning Center Personal Author(s) : Brown, Margee;Parker, David L.; Corporate Authors(s) : Minnesota Fatality Assessment & Control Evaluation Program (MN FACE);Minnesota. Department of Health; Published Date : 1996/09/27 Pages in Document : 1-4 Series : Fatality Assessment and Control Evaluation Reports (FACE) DOI : https://doi.org/10.26616/NIOSHSFACE96MN050
Brown, M., & Parker, D. L. (1996). Industrial Worker Dies After Being Struck By A Steel Bar While Operating A Computerized Turning Center. National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health. https://doi.org/10.26616/NIOSHSFACE96MN050

Brown, Margee and David L. Parker. Industrial Worker Dies After Being Struck By A Steel Bar While Operating A Computerized Turning Center. National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health, 1996. https://doi.org/10.26616/NIOSHSFACE96MN050.

Brown, Margee, and David L. Parker Industrial Worker Dies After Being Struck By A Steel Bar While Operating A Computerized Turning Center. National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health, 1996, Stacks. https://doi.org/10.26616/NIOSHSFACE96MN050.
Export RIS Citation Information. TY - Field Study AU - Brown, Margee AU - Parker, David L. A2 - Minnesota Fatality Assessment & Control Evaluation Program (MN FACE) A2 - Minnesota. Department of Health AB - A 30-year-old industrial worker died of injuries he sustained while he operated a computerized turning center (1) that produced metal components according to established specifications. During this type of operation, unfinished steel bars were automatically fed into the turning center by a pneumatic steel pipe bar feeder. The bar feeder also acted as a protective sleeve for the end of the unfinished bar that was not being machined by the turning center. The victim placed an unfinished bar inside the bar feeder and manually fed the bar into the turning center for production of the first component. After the bar was properly positioned, he slid the protective sleeve against the end of the turning center. He did not tighten three screws on a clamp that locked the protective sleeve in place. After the first component was completed by manual control, the operator switched the turning center to the automatic mode. The victim bent down and shifted a control lever to apply air pressure to the bar feeder. The bar feeder slid approximately four feet away from the turning center and exposed the unfinished stock. The uncontrolled free end of the spinning bar whipped around causing it to bend to the side and strike the victim in the head. An employee working at a nearby machine noticed the bar whipping around and ran over and pushed an emergency stop button to stop the computerized turning center. A call was placed to emergency medical personnel who arrived on the scene a short time later. The victim was transported to a local hospital where he died the following day. MN FACE investigators concluded that, in order to reduce the likelihood of similar occurrences, the following guidelines should be followed: 1. employers should ensure that industrial equipment is equipped with redundant safety stops AB - 2. employers should ensure that computerized turning centers contain an interlocking safety system AB - and 3. employers should design, develop, and implement a comprehensive safety program. AN - cdc:167140 DO - https://doi.org/10.26616/NIOSHSFACE96MN050 KW - Safety KW - Personal Protective Equipment KW - Accidents, Occupational KW - Workplace KW - Occupational Health KW - Manufacturing and Industrial Facilities KW - Safety Management KW - Accidents KW - Accident Prevention KW - OSHA Region 5 KW - Accident-analysis KW - Accident-prevention KW - Accidents KW - Injuries KW - Injury-prevention KW - Traumatic-injuries KW - Work-operations KW - Work-analysis KW - Work-areas KW - Work-performance KW - Work-practices KW - Safety-education KW - Safety-equipment KW - Safety-measures KW - Safety-monitoring KW - Protective-measures KW - Machine-guarding KW - Machine-operation KW - Machine-operators KW - Machine-shop-workers KW - Safety-programs KW - Accident Prevention KW - Accidents KW - Accidents, Occupational KW - Manufacturing and Industrial Facilities KW - Occupational Health KW - Personal Protective Equipment KW - Safety KW - Safety Management KW - Workplace LA - eng PB - National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health PY - 1996 T3 - Fatality Assessment and Control Evaluation Reports (FACE) TI - Industrial Worker Dies After Being Struck By A Steel Bar While Operating A Computerized Turning Center UR - https://stacks.cdc.gov/view/cdc/167140 ER -
Crane Operator Falls 30 Feet from a Crane while Working from a Freeway Overpass in California

California Fatality Assessment and Control Evaluation Program (CA/FACE) ...

1996/09/25 | Fatality Assessment and Control Evaluation Reports (FACE)

A 60-year-old male equipment operator (the victim) died after falling 30 feet from the crane he was operating on an elevated freeway. The width of the freeway where the victim was working was approximately 25 feet from concrete guardrail to concrete guardrail. Prior to the incident the victim had been using the crane to set 12"x 12" timber stringer ...

Title : Crane Operator Falls 30 Feet from a Crane while Working from a Freeway Overpass in California Corporate Authors(s) : California Fatality Assessment and Control Evaluation Program (CA/FACE);California. Department of Health Services; Published Date : 1996/09/25 Pages in Document : 6 pdf pages Series : Fatality Assessment and Control Evaluation Reports (FACE) DOI : https://doi.org/10.26616/NIOSHSFACE95CA011
California Fatality Assessment and Control Evaluation Program (CA/FACE), & California. Department of Health Services (1996). Crane Operator Falls 30 Feet from a Crane while Working from a Freeway Overpass in California. National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health. https://doi.org/10.26616/NIOSHSFACE95CA011

California Fatality Assessment and Control Evaluation Program (CA/FACE) and California. Department of Health Services. Crane Operator Falls 30 Feet from a Crane while Working from a Freeway Overpass in California. National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health, 1996. https://doi.org/10.26616/NIOSHSFACE95CA011.

California Fatality Assessment and Control Evaluation Program (CA/FACE), et al. Crane Operator Falls 30 Feet from a Crane while Working from a Freeway Overpass in California. National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health, 1996, Stacks. https://doi.org/10.26616/NIOSHSFACE95CA011.
Export RIS Citation Information. TY - Field Study A2 - California Fatality Assessment and Control Evaluation Program (CA/FACE) A2 - California. Department of Health Services AB - A 60-year-old male equipment operator (the victim) died after falling 30 feet from the crane he was operating on an elevated freeway. The width of the freeway where the victim was working was approximately 25 feet from concrete guardrail to concrete guardrail. Prior to the incident the victim had been using the crane to set 12"x 12" timber stringers on top of the false work on the west side of the elevated freeway. Witnesses stated that the victim had pulled in the outriggers on the east side to let a truck go by and had not extended them afterward. Co-workers stated that it was common practice for the crane operator to pull in the outriggers in order to allow trucks to go by. The victim continued to lift three more timbers and place them on the falsework on the west side of the elevated freeway. He then climbed down from the crane to meet with the foreman and a construction worker regarding the need for more timbers. After their discussion he returned to the crane and began to rotate the boom to the east side and over the rear of the crane. The boom was rotated at approximately an 80-degree angle from the horizontal position and was extended approximately 60 feet. Co-workers stated that they heard the crane making various creaking sounds at the time. One witness stated that the victim came out of the cab and shouted, "get out of the way." The crane fell over quickly, and the victim was thrown to the east side, struck the boom several times and then fell approximately 30 feet to the ground. The end of the boom landed on the freeway without incident. The victim was not wearing a seat belt or hard hat. The CA/FACE investigator concluded that in order to prevent similar future occurrences employers should: 1. assure operators extend and set crane outriggers when the load handled exceeds the rated load (rubber chart) without the outriggers. 2. require that there be a qualified signal person or oiler working with the crane operator to provide assistance to the operator. 3. establish as part of their site planning a specification which does not require crane operators to retract outriggers for any type of vehicular traffic. 4. require that crane operators wear seat belts at all times during operation. AN - cdc:169022 DO - https://doi.org/10.26616/NIOSHSFACE95CA011 KW - Construction Industry KW - Safety KW - Personal Protective Equipment KW - Accidents, Occupational KW - Occupational Health KW - Staff Development KW - Safety Management KW - Protective Clothing KW - Workplace KW - Accidents KW - Accident Prevention KW - OSHA Region 9 KW - Accident-analysis KW - Accident-prevention KW - Accidents KW - Injuries KW - Injury-prevention KW - Traumatic-injuries KW - Work-operations KW - Work-analysis KW - Work-areas KW - Work-performance KW - Work-practices KW - Safety-education KW - Safety-equipment KW - Safety-measures KW - Safety-monitoring KW - Protective-measures KW - Training KW - Safety-belts KW - Equipment-operators KW - Protective-equipment KW - Road-construction KW - Road-surfacing KW - Safety-helmets KW - Accident Prevention KW - Accidents KW - Accidents, Occupational KW - Construction Industry KW - Occupational Health KW - Personal Protective Equipment KW - Protective Clothing KW - Safety KW - Safety Management KW - Staff Development KW - Workplace LA - eng PB - National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health PY - 1996 T3 - Fatality Assessment and Control Evaluation Reports (FACE) TI - Crane Operator Falls 30 Feet from a Crane while Working from a Freeway Overpass in California UR - https://stacks.cdc.gov/view/cdc/169022 ER -
Construction Worker Killed After Falling Through a Wall Opening In A Stairwell

New Jersey Fatality Assessment & Control Evaluation Project (NJ FACE) ...

1996/09/24 | Fatality Assessment and Control Evaluation Reports (FACE)

On October 27, 1995, a 54-year-old construction worker died after falling 16 feet through a wall opening on the first floor of a grocery store being renovated. The victim was assisting in the construction of a wall near an enclosed stairwell leading to the basement. He was apparently standing on an eight-foot-high ladder to align a chalk line when ...

Title : Construction Worker Killed After Falling Through a Wall Opening In A Stairwell Corporate Authors(s) : New Jersey Fatality Assessment & Control Evaluation Project (NJ FACE);New Jersey. Department of Health and Senior Services. Occupational Health Service; Published Date : 1996/09/24 Pages in Document : 4 pdf pages Series : Fatality Assessment and Control Evaluation Reports (FACE) DOI : https://doi.org/10.26616/NIOSHSFACE96NJ024
New Jersey Fatality Assessment & Control Evaluation Project (NJ FACE), & New Jersey. Department of Health and Senior Services. Occupational Health Service (1996). Construction Worker Killed After Falling Through a Wall Opening In A Stairwell. National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health. https://doi.org/10.26616/NIOSHSFACE96NJ024

New Jersey Fatality Assessment & Control Evaluation Project (NJ FACE) and New Jersey. Department of Health and Senior Services. Occupational Health Service. Construction Worker Killed After Falling Through a Wall Opening In A Stairwell. National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health, 1996. https://doi.org/10.26616/NIOSHSFACE96NJ024.

New Jersey Fatality Assessment & Control Evaluation Project (NJ FACE), et al. Construction Worker Killed After Falling Through a Wall Opening In A Stairwell. National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health, 1996, Stacks. https://doi.org/10.26616/NIOSHSFACE96NJ024.
Export RIS Citation Information. TY - Field Study A2 - New Jersey Fatality Assessment & Control Evaluation Project (NJ FACE) A2 - New Jersey. Department of Health and Senior Services. Occupational Health Service AB - On October 27, 1995, a 54-year-old construction worker died after falling 16 feet through a wall opening on the first floor of a grocery store being renovated. The victim was assisting in the construction of a wall near an enclosed stairwell leading to the basement. He was apparently standing on an eight-foot-high ladder to align a chalk line when he fell through a three-by-three foot wall opening in the top of the framing for the stairwell. He fell approximately 16 feet, striking the cement stairs leading into the basement of the building. NJ FACE investigators concluded that, in order to prevent similar incidents in the future, these safety guidelines should be followed: 1. Employers should ensure that all floor and wall openings are properly guarded. 2. Employers should develop, implement, and enforce a comprehensive employee safety program which includes ladder use and safety. 3. Employers should conduct a job hazard analysis of all work activities with the participation of the workers. 4. Employers with multiple-language shops should have written materials and signs in languages and/or symbols that the employees can understand. 5. Employers should become familiar with available resources on safety standards and safe work practices. AN - cdc:170052 DO - https://doi.org/10.26616/NIOSHSFACE96NJ024 KW - Construction Industry KW - Safety KW - Accidents, Occupational KW - Workplace KW - Staff Development KW - Safety Management KW - Occupational Health KW - Accidents KW - Accident Prevention KW - Accident-analysis KW - Accident-potential KW - Accident-prevention KW - Accidents KW - Injuries KW - Injury-prevention KW - Safety-education KW - Safety-equipment KW - Safety-practices KW - Safety-measures KW - Traumatic-injuries KW - Work-practices KW - Training KW - OSHA Region 2 KW - Construction KW - Construction-industry KW - Construction-workers KW - Safety-programs KW - Work-areas KW - Work-environment KW - Work-operations KW - Ladders KW - Accident Prevention KW - Accidents KW - Accidents, Occupational KW - Construction Industry KW - Occupational Health KW - Safety KW - Safety Management KW - Staff Development KW - Workplace LA - eng PB - National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health PY - 1996 T3 - Fatality Assessment and Control Evaluation Reports (FACE) TI - Construction Worker Killed After Falling Through a Wall Opening In A Stairwell UR - https://stacks.cdc.gov/view/cdc/170052 ER -
Truck Driver Dies when a Load of Lumber Falls Over and Crushes Him in California

California Fatality Assessment and Control Evaluation Program (CA/FACE) ...

1996/09/23 | Fatality Assessment and Control Evaluation Reports (FACE)

A 47-year-old male truck driver (the victim) died when a load of lumber he was delivering fell over and crushed him. The victim had delivered the lumber to a residential neighborhood where a large family home was being built. The contractor at the jobsite stated that the victim had rolled the lumber (plywood) off the back of the truck, and that the ...

Title : Truck Driver Dies when a Load of Lumber Falls Over and Crushes Him in California Corporate Authors(s) : California Fatality Assessment and Control Evaluation Program (CA/FACE);California. Department of Health Services; Published Date : 1996/09/23 Pages in Document : 5 pdf pages Series : Fatality Assessment and Control Evaluation Reports (FACE) DOI : https://doi.org/10.26616/NIOSHSFACE95CA019
California Fatality Assessment and Control Evaluation Program (CA/FACE), & California. Department of Health Services (1996). Truck Driver Dies when a Load of Lumber Falls Over and Crushes Him in California. National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health. https://doi.org/10.26616/NIOSHSFACE95CA019

California Fatality Assessment and Control Evaluation Program (CA/FACE) and California. Department of Health Services. Truck Driver Dies when a Load of Lumber Falls Over and Crushes Him in California. National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health, 1996. https://doi.org/10.26616/NIOSHSFACE95CA019.

California Fatality Assessment and Control Evaluation Program (CA/FACE), et al. Truck Driver Dies when a Load of Lumber Falls Over and Crushes Him in California. National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health, 1996, Stacks. https://doi.org/10.26616/NIOSHSFACE95CA019.
Export RIS Citation Information. TY - Field Study A2 - California Fatality Assessment and Control Evaluation Program (CA/FACE) A2 - California. Department of Health Services AB - A 47-year-old male truck driver (the victim) died when a load of lumber he was delivering fell over and crushed him. The victim had delivered the lumber to a residential neighborhood where a large family home was being built. The contractor at the jobsite stated that the victim had rolled the lumber (plywood) off the back of the truck, and that the wood had landed vertically on the pavement. The load contained 174 sheets of plywood and weighed 10,022 pounds. The victim got out of the truck and spoke briefly with the contractor before returning to the area where the plywood was located. The contractor last saw the victim crouching beside the lumber which was leaning at approximately a 60-degree angle. He thought the victim may have been placing a couple of two-by-fours (stickers) under the stacks of plywood just before the stack of plywood fell on top of him. The contractor heard a loud crash and felt the vibration when the plywood hit the ground. He discovered the victim beneath the stack of plywood and called out for help from some of his workers. The workers came over to assist the victim using a car jack and two 4" by 8"-inch pieces of lumber to lift the plywood from the victim. Paramedics were summoned to the scene and the victim was pronounced dead at the scene. The FACE investigator concluded that, in order to prevent similar future occurrences, employers should: 1. consider equipping their trucks with forklifts or bed- mounted cranes so that heavy loads of lumber can be safely unloaded. 2. provide formal safety training for truck drivers and educate them about the potential hazards of their jobs, in particular those associated with unstable loads. 3. consider purchasing trucks that allow a load of lumber to be unloaded at a delivery site in a controlled manner. AN - cdc:169015 DO - https://doi.org/10.26616/NIOSHSFACE95CA019 KW - Construction Industry KW - Safety KW - Personal Protective Equipment KW - Accidents, Occupational KW - Staff Development KW - Safety Management KW - Occupational Health KW - Workplace KW - Automobiles KW - Accidents KW - Accident Prevention KW - OSHA Region 9 KW - Accident-analysis KW - Accident-prevention KW - Accidents KW - Injuries KW - Injury-prevention KW - Traumatic-injuries KW - Work-operations KW - Work-analysis KW - Work-areas KW - Work-performance KW - Work-practices KW - Safety-education KW - Safety-equipment KW - Safety-measures KW - Safety-monitoring KW - Protective-measures KW - Protective-equipment KW - Training KW - Equipment-operators KW - Drivers KW - Truck-drivers KW - Trucking KW - Construction KW - Construction-industry KW - Construction-workers KW - Accident Prevention KW - Accidents KW - Accidents, Occupational KW - Automobiles KW - Construction Industry KW - Occupational Health KW - Personal Protective Equipment KW - Safety KW - Safety Management KW - Staff Development KW - Workplace LA - eng PB - National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health PY - 1996 T3 - Fatality Assessment and Control Evaluation Reports (FACE) TI - Truck Driver Dies when a Load of Lumber Falls Over and Crushes Him in California UR - https://stacks.cdc.gov/view/cdc/169015 ER -
Two Oil Field Mechanics Die in a Pressure Vessel Rupture at an Oil Refinery in California

California Fatality Assessment and Control Evaluation Program (CA/FACE) ...

1996/09/23 | Fatality Assessment and Control Evaluation Reports (FACE)

A 48-year-old male craftsman (victim #1) and a 38-year-old male pipefitter (victim #2) died when a pressure vessel (sulfur recovery unit) ruptured at an oil refinery. The upper stage of the unit had been purged with nitrogen to remove residual hydrogen sulfide (H2S) and sulfur dioxide (SO2). This upper unit was designed to withstand a pressure of 3 ...

Title : Two Oil Field Mechanics Die in a Pressure Vessel Rupture at an Oil Refinery in California Corporate Authors(s) : California Fatality Assessment and Control Evaluation Program (CA/FACE);California. Department of Health Services; Published Date : 1996/09/23 Pages in Document : 7 pdf pages Series : Fatality Assessment and Control Evaluation Reports (FACE) DOI : https://doi.org/10.26616/NIOSHSFACE95CA014
California Fatality Assessment and Control Evaluation Program (CA/FACE), & California. Department of Health Services (1996). Two Oil Field Mechanics Die in a Pressure Vessel Rupture at an Oil Refinery in California. National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health. https://doi.org/10.26616/NIOSHSFACE95CA014

California Fatality Assessment and Control Evaluation Program (CA/FACE) and California. Department of Health Services. Two Oil Field Mechanics Die in a Pressure Vessel Rupture at an Oil Refinery in California. National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health, 1996. https://doi.org/10.26616/NIOSHSFACE95CA014.

California Fatality Assessment and Control Evaluation Program (CA/FACE), et al. Two Oil Field Mechanics Die in a Pressure Vessel Rupture at an Oil Refinery in California. National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health, 1996, Stacks. https://doi.org/10.26616/NIOSHSFACE95CA014.
Export RIS Citation Information. TY - Field Study A2 - California Fatality Assessment and Control Evaluation Program (CA/FACE) A2 - California. Department of Health Services AB - A 48-year-old male craftsman (victim #1) and a 38-year-old male pipefitter (victim #2) died when a pressure vessel (sulfur recovery unit) ruptured at an oil refinery. The upper stage of the unit had been purged with nitrogen to remove residual hydrogen sulfide (H2S) and sulfur dioxide (SO2). This upper unit was designed to withstand a pressure of 3 pounds per square inch (psi) although the company typically ran the process at 5-7 psi. An operator noted a rise in the upper stage pressure during the purging procedure to over 20 psi. A few hours after beginning to purge the upper stage, members of the maintenance team were sent inside the lower stage to scrape catalyst and shovel the residue into a bucket. Victim #1 and a co-worker climbed through an upper manway to the lower stage. Victim #2 was stationed outside the unit. Victim #1 was crushed to death when the dome which divided the upper and lower stages of the unit collapsed on him. The co-worker working with victim #1 was able to crawl out from the manway and survived. Victim #2 was blown off the platform through a metal guardrail and fell approximately 12 feet to his death. The CA/FACE investigator concluded that in order to prevent similar future occurrences employers should: 1. not permit any confined space entry into a vessel while pressurization is taking place in any part of that vessel. 2. require that harnesses and retrieval lines be available for workers who are working in confined spaces. 3. install a pressure regulator in the purge (nitrogen) line set to no more than the design limits of the vessel (3 psi). 4. ensure that pressure relief mechanisms are installed and maintained in all pressure vessels. 5. implement a policy that states that any time a vessel is stressed beyond its design limits that an inspection must take place, and clearance given, before any work begins or resumes, or before the vessel is placed back into service. AN - cdc:169020 DO - https://doi.org/10.26616/NIOSHSFACE95CA014 KW - Confined Spaces KW - Safety KW - Oil and Gas Industry KW - Personal Protective Equipment KW - Accidents, Occupational KW - Occupational Health KW - Workplace KW - Safety Management KW - Accidents KW - Accident Prevention KW - OSHA Region 9 KW - Accident-analysis KW - Accident-prevention KW - Accidents KW - Injuries KW - Injury-prevention KW - Traumatic-injuries KW - Work-operations KW - Work-analysis KW - Work-areas KW - Work-performance KW - Work-practices KW - Safety-education KW - Safety-equipment KW - Safety-measures KW - Safety-monitoring KW - Protective-measures KW - Protective-equipment KW - Equipment-design KW - Confined-spaces KW - Oil-industry KW - Oil-refineries KW - Oil-refinery-workers KW - Accident Prevention KW - Accidents KW - Accidents, Occupational KW - Confined Spaces KW - Occupational Health KW - Oil and Gas Industry KW - Personal Protective Equipment KW - Safety KW - Safety Management KW - Workplace LA - eng PB - National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health PY - 1996 T3 - Fatality Assessment and Control Evaluation Reports (FACE) TI - Two Oil Field Mechanics Die in a Pressure Vessel Rupture at an Oil Refinery in California UR - https://stacks.cdc.gov/view/cdc/169020 ER -
Tree Trimmer/Climber Dies After Falling 40 Feet with an Uprooted Tree Trunk - Virginia: FACE 96-15

National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health. Fatality Assessment and Control Evaluation (FACE) Program

1996/09/23 | Fatality Assessment and Control Evaluation Reports (FACE)

A 26-year-old male tree trimmer/climber who was working for a right of way utility line clearance company died after the tree in which he was working fell to the ground. The company had worked in this business for 80 years and employed 1,500 workers. The victim had climbed a tree with three vertical tree trunks. The trunks had been secured together ...

Public Domain

Title : Tree Trimmer/Climber Dies After Falling 40 Feet with an Uprooted Tree Trunk - Virginia: FACE 96-15 Corporate Authors(s) : National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health. Fatality Assessment and Control Evaluation (FACE) Program Published Date : 1996/09/23 Pages in Document : 7 pdf pages Series : Fatality Assessment and Control Evaluation Reports (FACE) DOI : https://doi.org/10.26616/NIOSHFACE9615
National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health. Fatality Assessment and Control Evaluation (FACE) Program (1996). Tree Trimmer/Climber Dies After Falling 40 Feet with an Uprooted Tree Trunk - Virginia: FACE 96-15. National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health. https://doi.org/10.26616/NIOSHFACE9615

National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health. Fatality Assessment and Control Evaluation (FACE) Program. Tree Trimmer/Climber Dies After Falling 40 Feet with an Uprooted Tree Trunk - Virginia: FACE 96-15. National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health, 1996. https://doi.org/10.26616/NIOSHFACE9615.

National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health. Fatality Assessment and Control Evaluation (FACE) Program Tree Trimmer/Climber Dies After Falling 40 Feet with an Uprooted Tree Trunk - Virginia: FACE 96-15. National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health, 1996, Stacks. https://doi.org/10.26616/NIOSHFACE9615.
Export RIS Citation Information. TY - Report A2 - National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health. Fatality Assessment and Control Evaluation (FACE) Program AB - A 26-year-old male tree trimmer/climber who was working for a right of way utility line clearance company died after the tree in which he was working fell to the ground. The company had worked in this business for 80 years and employed 1,500 workers. The victim had climbed a tree with three vertical tree trunks. The trunks had been secured together in the past with steel cables. The workers had determined that two of the trunks, both red oaks, were dead, but that the third trunk, a black oak, was alive. As work progressed, the victim reached the point where it was time to cut one of the cables. He positioned himself in a fork of the black oak. About 10 to 15 seconds after cutting the cable, the tree in which he was positioned uprooted, crashing to the earth, pinning the worker between the tree and another tree limb on impact. He died due to massive crushing injuries to the head and neck. Recommendations included being aware of alternate methods of detecting and safely removing hazardous trees, using all available resources to enhance the safe performance of tasks, reviewing, and expanding on existing safety information provided for tree trimmers and climbers, and conducting safety inspections. AN - cdc:167424 DO - https://doi.org/10.26616/NIOSHFACE9615 IS - 15 KW - Nervous System KW - Fatal Outcome KW - Safety KW - Forestry KW - Accidental Falls KW - Accidents, Occupational KW - Occupational Health KW - OSHA Region 3 KW - FACE-96-15 KW - Accident-analysis KW - Safety-research KW - Traumatic-injuries KW - Forestry-workers KW - Head-injuries KW - Neck-injuries KW - Accidents, Occupational KW - Accidental Falls KW - Fatal Outcome KW - Forestry KW - Nervous System KW - Occupational Health KW - Safety LA - eng PB - National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health PY - 1996 T3 - Fatality Assessment and Control Evaluation Reports (FACE) TI - Tree Trimmer/Climber Dies After Falling 40 Feet with an Uprooted Tree Trunk - Virginia: FACE 96-15 VL - 1996 UR - https://stacks.cdc.gov/view/cdc/167424 ER -
Construction worker killed by hydraulic excavator while working in trench.

Johnson, Wayne ;

Rautiainen, Risto

1996/09/21 | Fatality Assessment and Control Evaluation Reports (FACE)

A 26-year-old construction worker was killed while working in an 8-foot deep trench, trying to remove a concrete sewer casing. He was part of a crew constructing new sanitary sewer lines along a residential street. The victim was standing inside an iron trench box, while a hydraulic excavator was being used to remove the concrete casing around a se ...

Title : Construction worker killed by hydraulic excavator while working in trench. Personal Author(s) : Johnson, Wayne;Rautiainen, Risto; Corporate Authors(s) : Iowa Fatality Assessment & Control Evaluation Program (Iowa FACE);University of Iowa. College of Medicine. Institute for Rural and Environmental Health; Published Date : 1996/09/21 Pages in Document : 5 pdf pages Series : Fatality Assessment and Control Evaluation Reports (FACE) DOI : https://doi.org/10.26616/NIOSHSFACE96IA008
Johnson, W., & Rautiainen, R. (1996). Construction worker killed by hydraulic excavator while working in trench. National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health. https://doi.org/10.26616/NIOSHSFACE96IA008

Johnson, Wayne and Risto Rautiainen. Construction worker killed by hydraulic excavator while working in trench. National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health, 1996. https://doi.org/10.26616/NIOSHSFACE96IA008.

Johnson, Wayne, and Risto Rautiainen Construction worker killed by hydraulic excavator while working in trench. National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health, 1996, Stacks. https://doi.org/10.26616/NIOSHSFACE96IA008.
Export RIS Citation Information. TY - Field Study AU - Johnson, Wayne AU - Rautiainen, Risto A2 - Iowa Fatality Assessment & Control Evaluation Program (Iowa FACE) A2 - University of Iowa. College of Medicine. Institute for Rural and Environmental Health AB - A 26-year-old construction worker was killed while working in an 8-foot deep trench, trying to remove a concrete sewer casing. He was part of a crew constructing new sanitary sewer lines along a residential street. The victim was standing inside an iron trench box, while a hydraulic excavator was being used to remove the concrete casing around a sewer pipe in the trench box. The victim was giving hand signals to a co-worker operating the excavator above him because it was impossible for the operator to see the bottom of the trench where the casing was located. While pulling off the encasement, the bucket teeth slipped off the edge of the concrete and the excavator arm and bucket swung toward the victim, crushing him against the metal side of the trench box. The excavator operator immediately moved the bucket away from the wall and went to aid his co-worker, who was still conscious. The man soon became unresponsive and was pronounced dead approximately one hour later in a local hospital from severe internal chest injuries. Recommendations based on our investigation were as follows: 1. Machine operators should keep machine attachments at a safe distance from workers at all times. 2. Employers should train workers regarding safety when working in close proximity to heavy machinery. 3. Alternative working methods should be considered to eliminate the need to work close to a hydraulic bucket while in a trench box. AB - Publication Date provided by FACE program AB - not printed on the report. AN - cdc:166828 DO - https://doi.org/10.26616/NIOSHSFACE96IA008 KW - Construction Industry KW - Safety KW - Construction Materials KW - Personal Protective Equipment KW - Accidents, Occupational KW - Manufacturing and Industrial Facilities KW - Staff Development KW - Safety Management KW - Workplace KW - Occupational Health KW - Accidents KW - Accident Prevention KW - OSHA Region 7 KW - Accident-analysis KW - Accident-prevention KW - Accidents KW - Injuries KW - Injury-prevention KW - Traumatic-injuries KW - Work-operations KW - Work-analysis KW - Work-areas KW - Work-performance KW - Work-practices KW - Safety-education KW - Safety-equipment KW - Safety-measures KW - Safety-monitoring KW - Protective-measures KW - Construction KW - Construction-equipment KW - Construction-industry KW - Construction-materials KW - Construction-workers KW - Equipment-operators KW - Equipment-reliability KW - Training KW - Machine-operation KW - Machine-operators KW - Accident Prevention KW - Accidents KW - Accidents, Occupational KW - Construction Industry KW - Construction Materials KW - Manufacturing and Industrial Facilities KW - Occupational Health KW - Personal Protective Equipment KW - Safety KW - Safety Management KW - Staff Development KW - Workplace LA - eng PB - National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health PY - 1996 T3 - Fatality Assessment and Control Evaluation Reports (FACE) TI - Construction worker killed by hydraulic excavator while working in trench. UR - https://stacks.cdc.gov/view/cdc/166828 ER -