Accident Report Detail
Accident Summary Nr: 14373930 - Employee killed in 11 ft fall from roof
| Inspection Nr | Date Opened | SIC | NAICS | Establishment Name |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 106549140 | 08/07/1995 | 1542 | 0 | Shadowens Post Frame Construction Co. |
Abstract: A crew of five carpenters, including Employee #1, had constructed the wood framework of a 2,400 sq ft storage building. The first story had 24 ft long trusses set at 10 ft centers and had a pitch of 3:12. The peak of the trusses was 11 ft and the ground to eave height was 8 ft. There were 2 by 4 in. purlins nailed to the trusses on 2 ft centers. While installing the first section of 3 ft by 12 ft long metal roof sheeting, Employee #1 fell 11 ft from a 2 by 4 in. purlin to the interior of the building, landing on the concrete floor. He was killed. Employee #1 was not using fall protection.
| Employee # | Inspection Nr | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 106549140 | Fatality | Fracture | Occupation not reported |
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