Accident Report Detail

Accident Summary Nr: 164787.015 - Employee dies from blunt head trauma in fall from steep roof

Accident Summary Nr: 164787.015 -- Report ID: 0552700 -- Event Date: 02/01/2024
Inspection Nr	Date Opened	SIC	NAICS	Establishment Name
1733065.015	02/05/2024		238160	107196 - Aa Roofing Llc

Abstract: On January 6, 2024, an employee working for a siding contractor was performing residential roofing activities on a steep-slope roof. The employee fell 20 feet from the rake edge to the lower level below. No fall protection system was being utilized. On January 6, 2024, the employee was admitted to the hospital to treat blunt force head injuries. On February 1, 2024, the employee died from his injuries. Weather did not play a role in the incident.

Keywords: Blunt force, Blunt force trauma, Construction, Fall, Fall From Elevation, Fall Protection, Harness, Head, Installing, Leading Edge, Lifeline, Multi-employer Worksite, Multiemployer, PPE Hazard Assessment, Residential Construction, Roof, Slope, Steep Grade

Employee Details
Employee #	Inspection Nr	Age	Sex	Degree of Injury	Nature of Injury	Occupation
1	1733065.015	26	M	Fatality		Occupation not reported

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