Accident Report Detail

Accident Summary Nr: 170160949 - Employee injured in 39 ft fall from roof

Accident Summary Nr: 170160949 -- Report ID: 0950632 -- Event Date: 01/30/1991
Inspection Nr	Date Opened	SIC	NAICS	Establishment Name
112009378	01/30/1991	1742	0	Hamlin Plastering

Abstract: Employee #1, a plasterer, was walking along the ridge of a roof on his way to apply plaster on one of the chimneys of a six-story condominium building under construction. He slipped on the damp surface and fell 39 ft to the third floor courtyard. He fractured both legs, his pelvis, and his lower back. No fall protection was provided, except for cleats around each chimney.

Keywords: FRACTURE, ROOF, WORK RULES, SLIP, CONSTRUCTION, BACK, FALL, FALL PROTECTION, SLIPPERY SURFACE, LEG

Employee Details
Employee #	Inspection Nr	Age	Sex	Degree of Injury	Nature of Injury	Occupation
1	112009378			Hospitalized injury	Fracture	Plasterers

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