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Inspection Detail
Inspection: 1489584.015 - Northwest Steel Erection, Inc.
Inspection Information - Office: Iowa 0751910
Site Address:
Northwest Steel Erection, Inc.
6500 Grand Ave
West Des Moines, IA 50266
Mailing Address:
5125 Se Beisser Drive, Grimes, IA 50111
Union Status: Union
SIC:
NAICS: 238120/Structural Steel and Precast Concrete Contractors
Inspection Type: Referral
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 08/24/2020
Emphasis: S:Fall, S:Scaffold
Case Closed: 10/15/2020
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Referral | 1647813 | Yes |
Investigation Summary
At 8:15 a.m. on August 20, 2020, Employee #1 was working for a steel erection contractor. Employee #1 was on top of the steel roof joists pushing a 15 foot 8 inch piece of angle iron to be welded to the floor joists. Employee #1 slipped off the steel roof truss and swung into a block wall. Employee #1 had his fall protection on and did not hit the ground but suffered head injuries and a fractured hip. Employee #1 was hospitalized.
Keywords: Elevated, Elevated Work Plat, Elevated Work Platform, Fall, Fall From Elevation, Fall Protection, Fracture, Head, Hip, Joist, Masonry Wall, Slip, Steel, Steel Beam, Swing, Welding
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1489584.015 | 40 | M | Hospitalized injury | Structural metal workers |