Accident Report - Fatal Facts

ACCIDENT SUMMARY No. 1

Accident Type: Fall from Different Level Image - Fatal Facts No. 1
Weather: Inside Building
Type of Company: Demolition Contractor
Size of Work Crew: 2
Union or Non-union: Union
Worksite Inspection?: Yes
Designated Competent Person on Site?: No
Employer Safety and Health Program?: Yes
Training and Education for Employees?: No
Craft of Deceased Employee(s): Laborer
Age;Sex 62; Male
Experience at this Type of Work 2 months
Time on Project 2 days

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF ACCIDENT

A laborer engaged in the removal of an existing stairway fell through the stairway floor opening. He fell approximately 32 feet.

ACCIDENT PREVENTION RECOMMENDATIONS

  1. Prohibit employees from working near floor openings without some form of fall protection: 29 CFR 1926.28(a).
  2. Instruct each employee on how to recognize and avoid unsafe conditions which apply to the work and work areas: 29 CFR 1926.21(b)(2).
NOTE: The case here described was selected as being representative of fatalities caused by improper work practices. No special emphasis or priority is implied nor is the case necessarily a recent occurrence. The legal aspects of the incident have been resolved, and the case is now closed.