Accident Report Detail

Accident Summary Nr: 14247209 - Employee killed in 50 ft fall through skylight

Accident Summary Nr: 14247209 -- Report ID: 0317500 -- Event Date: 06/22/1988
Inspection Nr	Date Opened	SIC	NAICS	Establishment Name
741801	06/23/1988	1761	0	Smithland Roofing

Abstract: Employee #1 placed a piece of styrofoam insulation over a skylight opening. He stood up and walked around the opening to pick up a utility. When he turned around, he stepped on the styrofoam and fell 50 ft through the skylight to his death.

Keywords: ROOF OPENING COVER, SKYLIGHT, ROOF, FALL, FALL PROTECTION, ROOF OPENING, UNGUARDED, INATTENTION

Employee Details
Employee #	Inspection Nr	Age	Sex	Degree of Injury	Nature of Injury	Occupation
1	741801			Fatality	Bruise/Contus/Abras	Occupation not reported

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