The individual was discovered in a structure designed to settle aggregate fines. His job duties involved keeping the area clean from spillage & debris. The Structure wall is over 4 feet high and there was no reason for the individual to have access to the top of the structure. He was discovered floating in the structure.
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December 13, 2004
TX · Metal/Non-Metal
laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman
Fatality · OTHER
Jobe Concrete Products Inc · Drowning
RMC Nevada, Inc. · Fall from scaffolds, walkways, platforms
FATALITY. NO GUARD ON OPENING OF AN ELEVATED WALKWAY. VICTIM FAILED TO FOLLOW COMPANY FALL PROTECTION PROGRAM. DID NOT WEAR SAFETY HARNESS & LANYARD & STEPPED THROUGH OPENING IN THE WALKWAY. FALL PROTECTION SIGNS WERE PLACED IN ALL AREAS WITH HAZARDS
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