Accident Report Detail

Accident Summary Nr: 14540215 - FALL FROM ROOF

Accident Summary Nr: 14540215 -- Report ID: 0111400 -- Event Date: 05/24/1984
Inspection Nr	Date Opened	SIC	NAICS	Establishment Name
927590	06/08/1984	8331	0	Just A Start Corp

Abstract: ON MAY 24, 1984 AT APPROXIMATLY 4:15 PM EMPLOYEE #1 WAS ENGAGED IN THE SIDING OF A ROOF DORMER, WORKING FROM A SINGLE 2X10 PLANK SUPPORTED BY 2 ROOFING BRACKETS. HE NOTICED THAT ONE OF THE ROOF BRACKETS WAS LIFTING FROM UNDER THE SHINGLES. WHILE ATTEMPTING TO WALK OVER TO NAIL IT DOWN THE BRACKET SLIPPED, SLID DOWN THE SLANTED ROOF, ALONG WITH THE PLANK AND THE EMPLOYEE. THE EMPLOYEE FELL TO THE GROUND, STRIKING HIS HEAD. HE WAS KILLED.

Keywords: ROOF BRACKET, HEAD, ROOF, ROOF DORMER, PLANK, FALL

Employee Details
Employee #	Inspection Nr	Age	Sex	Degree of Injury	Nature of Injury	Occupation
1	927590			Fatality	Concussion	Occupation not reported

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