Accident Report Detail

Accident Summary Nr: 14506943 - Window washer killed in fall when support rope breaks

Accident Summary Nr: 14506943 -- Report ID: 0830500 -- Event Date: 09/28/1987
Inspection Nr	Date Opened	SIC	NAICS	Establishment Name
1867563	09/29/1987	7349	0	Clay Butler Windw Washing Service

Abstract: Employee #1, a self-employed window washer with approximately 1 month of experience, was suspended from a multi-story building with a new 1/2 in. nylon rope and a homemade harness similar to those used in rock climbing. He had made one successful drop to assess the job and to do some minor scraping. On his second drop, Employee #1's rope was cut by either his scraper or by excessive chafing against building surfaces. He fell and was killed.

Keywords: WINDOW WASHER, LIFELINE, ROPE, WORK RULES, EQUIPMENT FAILURE, INEXPERIENCE, FALL, FALL PROTECTION

Employee Details
Employee #	Inspection Nr	Age	Sex	Degree of Injury	Nature of Injury	Occupation
1	1867563			Fatality	Other	Supervisors, cleaning and building service workers

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