Description
Presents the findings of an investigation into a workplace fatality in the construction and construction trades sector that occurred in September, 2007. A 49-year old male worker, employed as a black paper and wire installer, was working with another worker installing tube and clamp scaffolding to complete external work on a new house under construction. The worker was trying to climb on to a 3.2 metre tall level from a 2.3 metre tall section when he fell, struck a cross bar below and landed on the ground. See the usage considerations section of this record for more information about OHS work site investigations.
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February 7, 2008
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Extent
15 pages
Frequency
Once
Publisher / Creator Information
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Publisher
Employment, Immigration and Industry (2006-2008)
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Resource Dates
Date Created
2008-02-07
Date Added
2018-01-17T17:30:20.866084
Date Modified
2008-02-07
Date Issued
2008-02-07
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Identifiers
Local Identifier
F-315779
Usage / Licence
Usage Considerations
Alberta Occupational Health and Safety (OHS) investigates serious incidents, including fatalities, which occur at work sites that fall under provincial OHS legislation. After a serious incident or fatality takes place at a work site, OHS officers investigate the work site to determine the causes and circumstances of the incident or fatality. OHS prepares an investigation report summarizing the incident and then conducts an enforcement action review of the investigation, to determine if the incident file should be submitted to Alberta Justice for consideration for prosecution. OHS publishes the fatality investigation report online only after investigations and all court proceedings, if any, are completed.
Contact
Contact Name
Occupational Health and Safety. Investigation Unit
Contact Email
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Phone 1-866-415-8690 (toll-free)