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Accident Summary Nr: 170183255 - Employee falls from ladder working in pit

Accident Summary Nr: 170183255 -- Report ID: 0950641 -- Event Date: 02/24/1992
Inspection NrDate OpenedSICNAICSEstablishment Name
11187286704/03/199217210Robinson Prezioso Inc

Abstract: Employee #1 and a coworker, of Robison-Prezioso, Inc., were assigned the task of placing a plastic liner covering (T-lock) on the inner, upper sides of a 10 ft deep pit that is part of a sewage treatment system. The work was being performed inside from metal extension ladders whose bases had been placed at the bottom of the pit. Employee #1 was working from a ladder when he fell to the bottom of the pit. Investigation by the employer at the accident scene indicated that the ladder was not secured at the top to prevent horizontal movement or slipping. A violation of T8CCR 1675(j) was issued.

Keywords: UNSECURED, WORK RULES, LADDER, CONSTRUCTION, PIT, FALL

Employee Details
Employee # Inspection Nr Age Sex Degree of Injury Nature of Injury Occupation
1 111872867 Hospitalized injury Concussion Painters, construction and maintenance

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