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Inspection Detail
Inspection: 1353415.015 - Maguire Iron, Inc.
Inspection Information - Office: Iowa 0751910
Site Address:
Maguire Iron, Inc.
100 3rd Ave
Quimby, IA 51049
Mailing Address:
Po Box 1446 1610 N Minnesota Ave, Sioux Falls, Sd 57101, Sioux Falls, SD 57104
Union Status: NonUnion
SIC:
NAICS: 237110/Water and Sewer Line and Related Structures Construction
Inspection Type: Referral
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 10/16/2018
Emphasis: S:Fall
Case Closed: 11/09/2018
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Referral | 1389997 | Yes |
Investigation Summary
At 6:00 p.m. on October 4, 2018, Employee #1, employed by a construction company, was using a rope ladder to climb the wall of a water tower. The employee slipped and fell to the surface. He was using a fall protection system, but the rope grab, which had not been properly installed, failed to engage with the lifeline. The employee was transported to the hospital, where he was admitted and treated for fractured vertebrae.
Keywords: Back, Climbing, Construction, Equipment Failure, Fall, Fall Protection, Fracture, Ladder, Lifeline, Rope, Slip, Training, Vertebra, Water Tower
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1353415.015 | 21 | M | Hospitalized injury | Occupation not reported |