Type A Accident Investigation of the April 3, 1995, Security Rappel Tower Fatality at the DOE Savannah River Site

On April 3, 1995, a WSI–SRS Special Response Team member received fatal injuries from a 27-foot fall from the top of the SRS Security Rappel Tower.

Office of Environment, Health, Safety & Security

August 1, 1995
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August 1, 1995

The accident under investigation occurred on April 3, 1995, at approximately 10:46 a.m. As a result of the accident, a Wackenhut Services, Incorporated – Savannah River Site (WSI–SRS) Special Response Team (SRT) member received fatal injuries from a 27-foot fall from the top of the Savannah River Site (SRS) Advanced Tactical Training Academy Security Rappel Tower.