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Accident Summary Nr: 126545.015 - Employee falls from ladder and fractures ribs, back, and sho

Accident Summary Nr: 126545.015 -- Report ID: 0420600 -- Event Date: 05/27/2020
Inspection NrDate OpenedSICNAICSEstablishment Name
1476837.01506/01/2020238160Foster'S Roofing Enterprises, Inc

Abstract: At 8:15 a.m. on May 27, 2020, Employee #1 was working for a roofing contractor. Employee #1 was installing a metal roof. Employee #1 was climbing up to the roof to check the status of the work area prior to starting to work. As Employee #1 reached the top rung he slipped and fell almost 20 feet hitting the ground. Employee #1 suffered fractures of the ribs, back and shoulder leading to hospitalization.

Keywords: Back, Elevated, Elevated Work Plat, Elevated Work Platform, Extension Ladder, Fall, Fall From Elevation, Fracture, Installing, Ladder, Lumbar Fracture, Lumbar Injury, Lumber, Rib, Roof, Roofer, Roofing, Shoulder, Slip
Accident Details
End Use Project Type Project Cost Stories Non-building Height Fatality
Single family or duplex dwelling Alteration or rehabilitation   2 20

Employee Details
Employee # Inspection Nr Age Sex Degree of Injury Nature of Injury Occupation Construction
1 1476837.015 27 M Hospitalized injury Roofers Distance of Fall: 20 feet
Worker Height Above Ground/Floor: 20 feet
Cause: Roofing
Fatality Cause:

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