Accident Report Detail

Accident Summary Nr: 14541577 - Window Washer Fell 25 Floors

Accident Summary Nr: 14541577 -- Report ID: 0418100 -- Event Date: 04/02/1984
Inspection Nr	Date Opened	SIC	NAICS	Establishment Name
1632512	04/02/1984	7349	0	Rainbow Service Co Inc

Abstract: EMPLOYEE USING RAPPELLING RIG BECAME UNRIGGED AND FELL DOWN ROPE 25 FLOORS, STRIKING WINDOW SILLS. HE RECEIVED ABRASIVE BURNS TO HIS HANDS AND ARMS. NO BROKEN OR FAULTY EQUIPMENT WAS FOUND.

Keywords: burn, window washer, fall, rappelling, abrasive burn

Employee Details
Employee #	Inspection Nr	Age	Sex	Degree	Nature of Injury	Occupation
1	1632512			Hospitalized injury	Fracture	Janitors and cleaners

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