Accident Report Detail

Accident Summary Nr: 14479638 - Employees injured after falling from roof

Accident Summary Nr: 14479638 -- Report ID: 0352440 -- Event Date: 08/08/1994
Inspection Nr	Date Opened	SIC	NAICS	Establishment Name
119524692	08/12/1994	1761	0	Jack'S Roofing Company, Incorporated
Inspection Nr	Date Opened	SIC	NAICS	Establishment Name
119524700	08/16/1994	5033	0	The Roof Center, Inc.

Abstract: Employees #1 through #3, including two weather proof mechanics and one materials handler, were working approximately 35 feet above the ground on a 12:12 pitched church roof. The employees were standing on 2 by 10 boards that were supported by adjustable roofing brackets, unloading a pallet of slate shingles, when one of the roofing brackets failed. The employees slid off the roof and hit the ground. Employee #1 landed on a chain link fence and suffered severe lacerations to his right hand. Employee #2 landed on a grassy area in an adjoining back yard; he broke both legs and fractured his back. Employee #3 landed on the concrete sidewalk at the base of an access ladder; he sustained head contusions and scrapes and bruises. None of the employees were wearing safety harnesses and lanyards.

Keywords: ROOF BRACKET, WORK RULES, EQUIPMENT FAILURE, LANYARD, OFF LOADING, CONTUSION, ROOF, CONSTRUCTION, FALL, FALL PROTECTION

Employee Details
Employee #	Inspection Nr	Degree of Injury	Nature of Injury	Occupation
1	119524692	Hospitalized injury	Fracture	Roofers
2	119524692	Hospitalized injury	Cut/Laceration	Roofers
3	119524700	Hospitalized injury	Fracture	Helpers, construction trades

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