Accident Report Detail

Accident Summary Nr: 14515340 - Employee injured in 35 ft fall from roof deck

Accident Summary Nr: 14515340 -- Report ID: 0524700 -- Event Date: 05/16/1985
Inspection Nr	Date Opened	SIC	NAICS	Establishment Name
2229508	05/16/1985	1542	0	Mosser Construction Co

Abstract: Employee #1 was working from a structural beam on the roof deck of a building, welding a hanger on the beam to support whalers for a concrete pour. He was trying to slide the 10 ft whaler into position when it slipped off its support at the far end, kicked up, and knocked Employee #1 off his feet. He fell about 25 feet to the floor, breaking his back and both heels. He was not tied off when he fell.

Keywords: FRACTURE, UNSECURED, WORK RULES, SLIP, CONSTRUCTION, BACK, FALL, FALL PROTECTION, STRUCK BY, TIE-OFF

Employee Details
Employee #	Inspection Nr	Age	Sex	Degree of Injury	Nature of Injury	Occupation
1	2229508			Hospitalized injury	Other	Occupation not reported

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