Accident Report Detail

Accident Summary Nr: 14436687 - Employee dies from striking deck after falling off ladder

Accident Summary Nr: 14436687 -- Report ID: 0935000 -- Event Date: 04/11/2002
Inspection Nr	Date Opened	SIC	NAICS	Establishment Name
109333948	04/12/2002	3731	0	Hsi Electric

Abstract: On April 11, 2002, Employee #1 was painting the third level of a cell guide on a barge from a straight ladder. After completing the task, he descended the ladder while carrying a paint can and brush. He slipped and fell 20 ft, landing upon a deck and striking his head. He received skull fractures from the fall. The impact also resulted in a coma that lasted for 10 days before he died.

Keywords: DECKING, HEAD, LADDER, STRUCK AGAINST, FALL, FALL PROTECTION, PAINTER

Employee Details
Employee #	Inspection Nr	Age	Sex	Degree of Injury	Nature of Injury	Occupation
1	109333948			Fatality	Fracture	Electricians' apprentices

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