Accident Report Detail

Accident Summary Nr: 14320550 - Employee dies after fall through floor opening

Accident Summary Nr: 14320550 -- Report ID: 0317000 -- Event Date: 12/18/1984
Inspection Nr	Date Opened	SIC	NAICS	Establishment Name
709626	01/14/1985	1795	0	Cleveland Wrecking Co

Abstract: On December 18, 1984, Employee #1 was removing an existing stairway in a building when he fell through the floor hole that was used for debris removal. Employee #1, who fell approximately 32 feet from the fifth to the fourth floor, suffered internal injuries that resulted in unforeseen complications. He died on January 7, 1985 of a blood clot on the brain.

Keywords: BLOOD CLOT, UNGUARDED FL OPENING, WORK RULES, CONSTRUCTION, FALL, FLOOR OPENING, BRAIN

Employee Details
Employee #	Inspection Nr	Age	Sex	Degree of Injury	Nature of Injury	Occupation
1	709626			Fatality	Other	Occupation not reported

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