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Accident Summary Nr: 124189.015 - Employee dies after falling from patio roof

Accident Summary Nr: 124189.015 -- Report ID: 0953220 -- Event Date: 03/12/2020
Inspection NrDate OpenedSICNAICSEstablishment Name
1464371.01502/20/2020238320New Gen Painting Llc

Abstract: At 10:56 a.m. on March 12, 2020, Employee #1, employed by a painting company, was working on the patio roof of a two-story residence. He was applying 3M Contractors Grade 3-inch Masking Tape to the trim in preparation for repainting the house. He was not using any fall protection. The employee fell and struck the concrete surface, a fall height of approximately 14 feet. He was transported to the hospital, admitted, and treated for a fractured skull and traumatic injuries to the head, brain, and face. He remained hospitalized and died 21 days later from his injuries.

Keywords: Blunt force trauma, Brain, Cathead, Concrete, Face, Fall, Fall Protection, Fracture, Paint, Painter, Residential Construction, Roof, Skull, Struck Against
Accident Details
End Use Project Type Project Cost Stories Non-building Height Fatality
Single family or duplex dwelling Alteration or rehabilitation   2 14 X

Employee Details
Employee # Inspection Nr Age Sex Degree of Injury Nature of Injury Occupation Construction
1 1464371.015 25 M Fatality Painters, construction and maintenance Distance of Fall: 14 feet
Worker Height Above Ground/Floor: 19 feet
Cause: Exterior painting
Fatality Cause:

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