On April 2, 2002, a carpenter helping to erect shoring/scaffolding fell about 52” and struck his head. He sustained injuries requiring hospitalization
Office of Environment, Health, Safety & Security
May 3, 2002
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May 13, 2002
On April 2, 2002, a carpenter helping to erect shoring/scaffolding fell about 52” and struck his head. He sustained head injuries requiring hospitalization that exceeded the threshold for a Type B investigation in accordance with Department of Energy (DOE) Order 225.1A, Accident Investigation. The accident occurred at the DOE’s Savannah River Site (SRS) at the Tritium Extraction Facility (TEF) construction site.