Type B Accident Investigation of the March 20, 2003, Stair Installation Accident at Building 752, Sandia National Laboratories

On March 20, 2003, two subcontractor employees sustained injuries as the result of a steel stair component and temporary hoisting beam falling.

Office of Environment, Health, Safety & Security

April 25, 2003
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April 25, 2003

On Thursday, March 20, 2003, at 7:30 a.m., two subcontractor employees sustained injuries as the result of a steel stair component and temporary hoisting beam falling during installation of the north stairwell of Building 752 being constructed in Technical Area I at the Sandia National Laboratories, New Mexico (Sandia).