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Accident Summary Nr: 138206.015 - Two employees are injured after fall off scaffolding

Accident Summary Nr: 138206.015 -- Report ID: 0420600 -- Event Date: 03/02/2021
Inspection NrDate OpenedSICNAICSEstablishment Name
1518197.01503/04/2021238310De Los Santos Drywall Llc

Abstract: At 5:00 p.m. on March 2, 2021, Employee #1 and Employee #2 were installing drywall from a makeshift scaffolding the employees made from 2 x 6's and ladders. One of the 2 x 6 planks they were standing on shifted causing both employees to fall through the opening. Employee #1 suffered head injuries and Employee #2 suffered back injuries. Both were hospitalized for treatment.

Keywords: Back, Drywall, Fall, Head, Installing, Opening, Plank, Scaffold
Accident Details
End Use Project Type Project Cost Stories Non-building Height Fatality
Multi-family dwelling New project or new addition   4

Employee Details
Employee # Inspection Nr Age Sex Degree of Injury Nature of Injury Occupation Construction
1 1518197.015 29 M Hospitalized injury Distance of Fall: 31 feet
Worker Height Above Ground/Floor: 31 feet
Cause: Installing interior walls, ceilings, doors
Fatality Cause:
2 1518197.015 21 M Hospitalized injury Drywall installers Distance of Fall: 31 feet
Worker Height Above Ground/Floor: 31 feet
Cause: Installing interior walls, ceilings, doors
Fatality Cause:

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