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 … [Read more...] about Crane Operator Falls 30 Feet From a Crane While Working From a Freeway Overpass in California
Falls
Fall Protection Safety Training
In the construction industry, falls are the leading cause of worker fatalities. OSHA recognizes that accidents involving falls are complex events frequently involving a variety of factors. Employers … [Read more...] about Fall Protection Safety Training
Highway Department Supervisor Falls From Bluff in Missouri
On August 21, 1997, a 44-year-old male supervisor fell approximately 30 feet from a bluff to a state highway. Construction workers were digging several pits along the top of the bluff. Concerned that … [Read more...] about Highway Department Supervisor Falls From Bluff in Missouri
Electrician Dies After Falling From Cherry Picker Basket
A 41-year-old male electrician (victim) died after he fell from the basket of an aerial lift truck. The victim and two coworkers were installing electrical wiring for a sign on the side of a highway … [Read more...] about Electrician Dies After Falling From Cherry Picker Basket