Accident Report Detail

Accident Summary Nr: 14449540 - FELL FROM FIFTH FLOOR TO THE THIRD FLOOR

Accident Summary Nr: 14449540 -- Report ID: 0552700 -- Event Date: 03/21/1987
Inspection Nr	Date Opened	SIC	NAICS	Establishment Name
104585609	03/23/1987	1791	0	L.H. Sowles Co.
Inspection Nr	Date Opened	SIC	NAICS	Establishment Name
104585591	03/23/1987	1542	0	Mortenson Schal

Abstract: ON MARCH 21, 1987, AT APPROXIMATELY 2 PM, THE EMPLOYEE WAS ENGAGED IN LAYING METAL DECKING ON THE WEST SIDE OF THE FIFTH FLOOR. THE EMPLOYEE LOST HIS BALANCE OR STUMBLED, CAUSING HIM TO FALL OFF THE EDGE TO THE THIRD FLOOR, 29 FEET BELOW. THE FOURTH FLOOR HAD NOT BEEN DECKED, AND SAFETY NETS HAD NOT BEEN INSTALLED FOR FALL PROTECTION.

Keywords: PERIMETER GUARDING, TRIPPED, LOST BALANCE, CONSTRUCTION, FALL, FALL PROTECTION

Employee Details
Employee #	Inspection Nr	Age	Sex	Degree of Injury	Nature of Injury	Occupation
1	104585609			Hospitalized injury	Other	Structural metal workers
2	104585591					Occupation Not Listed

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