Accident Report Detail

Accident Summary Nr: 14195333 - EMPLOYE FRACTURES HIP IN FALL FROM LADDER

Accident Summary Nr: 14195333 -- Report ID: 0352440 -- Event Date: 07/12/1985
Inspection Nr	Date Opened	SIC	NAICS	Establishment Name
2842060	07/12/1985	1521		Gary Hipp Construction

Abstract: On July 12, 1985, Employee #1 was attempting to descend a job-made wooden ladder during an employee break time when the ladder broke apart. He fell approximately 15 feet onto the concrete basement floor of a residential family dwelling and sustained a fractured hip. The employee stated he had received training and had 10 years experience in the trade. The ladder did not meet standard specifications.

Keywords: FRACTURE, CARPENTER, WORK RULES, LADDER, CONSTRUCTION, EQUIPMENT FAILURE, FALL, HIP

Employee Details
Employee #	Inspection Nr	Age	Sex	Degree of Injury	Nature of Injury	Occupation
1	2842060			Hospitalized injury	Fracture	Carpenters

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