Accident Report Detail

Accident Summary Nr: 14509244 - Employee Killed By A Collapsing Scaffold

Accident Summary Nr: 14509244 -- Report ID: 0316300 -- Event Date: 10/05/2001
Inspection Nr	Date Opened	SIC	NAICS	Establishment Name
116426859	10/09/2001	3731	0	Sunbelt Rentals Inc.

Abstract: On October 5, 2001, Employee #1 dismantled a free standing scaffold. As he removed a midrail on the kneeout section, the scaffold collapsed, causing him to fall approximately 21 feet to the dry dock floor. Employee #1 died 2 days later from head injuries.

Keywords: COLLAPSE, FALL, CONCUSSION, SCAFFOLD, UNSTABLE POSITION

Employee Details
Employee #	Inspection Nr	Age	Sex	Degree of Injury	Nature of Injury	Occupation
1	116426859			Fatality	Concussion	Occupation not reported

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