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Accident Summary Nr: 170177281 - Painter dies after 10 ft fall from 12 ft ladder

Accident Summary Nr: 170177281 -- Report ID: 0950641 -- Event Date: 07/26/1990
Inspection NrDate OpenedSICNAICSEstablishment Name
11211734608/29/199017210Oscar'S Painting Inc.

Abstract: At about 4:00 p.m. on July 26, 1990, in Los Angeles, CA, Employee #1, age 19, a painter employed by Oscar's Painting, Inc., was painting windows when he fell off a 12 foot aluminum extension ladder. He fell 10 feet to the ground, hitting his head and shoulders. 911 was called minutes later and the LA Fire Department arrived and attempted to stabilize Employee #1, who was in a coma. He was immediately transported to the California Medical Center where he died of head injuries 10 days later on August 4, 1990.

Keywords: HEAD, EXTENSION LADDER, SHOULDER, LADDER, CONSTRUCTION, PAINT, FALL, PAINTER

Employee Details
Employee # Inspection Nr Age Sex Degree of Injury Nature of Injury Occupation
1 112117346 Fatality Concussion Painters, construction and maintenance

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