Accident Report Detail

Accident Summary Nr: 14215446 - Fall Through Skylight

Accident Summary Nr: 14215446 -- Report ID: 0454510 -- Event Date: 12/04/1984
Inspection Nr	Date Opened	SIC	NAICS	Establishment Name
15331622	12/12/1984	3251	0	Southern Brick Co

Abstract: TWO EMPLOYEES WERE ON THE ROOF "WINTERIZING" AREAS AROUND THE KILNS. THEY WERE PLACING CONVEYOR BELTS AROUND THE OPEN SPACES TO STOP HEAT FROM ESCAPING FROM THE BUILDING. THE TWO EMPLOYEES WERE USING SCREW GUNS WITH EXTENSION CORDS TO INSTALL THE CONVEYOR BELTS. EMPLOYEE #1 STEPPED THROUGH A SKYLIGHT AND FELL 25 FEET TO A CONCRETE FLOOR. HE SUFFERED INTERNAL INJURIES AND BRAIN DAMAGE. THE EMPLOYEE WAS NOT TIED OFF AND WAS NOT USING ANY TYPE OF FALL PROTECTION.

Keywords: skylight, safety belt, fall, fall protection, brain

Employee Details
Employee #	Inspection Nr	Age	Sex	Degree	Nature of Injury	Occupation
1	15331622			Fatality	Fracture	Janitors and cleaners

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