OSHA Accident Investigation · Summary #14517650
MCKENZIE SERVICE CO., INC.
TALLAHASSEE,, FL—
Event description
FELL FROM TOP OF STORAGE TANK
Investigation abstract
EMPLOYEE #1 WAS WORKING AT THE TOP OF THE DOME PART OF A STORAGE TANK WHICH CONT AINED "BLACK LIQUOR" (USED IN PAPER MILLS). HE WAS TRYING TO GUAGE THE DEPTH OF THE TANK'S CONTENTS. HE APPARENTLY SLIPPED, CAUSING HIM TO FALL 30 FEET TO THE G ROUND. HE WAS NOT WEARING A SAFETY BELT AND LANYARD, NOR WAS ANY OTHER TYPE OF F ALL PROTECTION PROVIDED/
Victim
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#1 Fatality Age 33 M
- Nature of injury
- 21
- Part of body
- 5
- Event type
- 5
- Source
- 5
- Occupation code
- 999
- Human factor
- 20
- Environmental factor
- 13
- Task assigned
- 1
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