Powered by GoogleTranslate

UNITED STATES
DEPARTMENT OF LABOR

Occupational Safety and Health Administration OSHA

Contact Us FAQ A to Z Index English Español

Return to Accident Search Results

Accident Report Detail

Accident: 170237952 - Two Employees Injured As One Falls Through Roof Decking

Accident: 170237952 -- Report ID: 1055320 -- Event Date: 10/12/1990
InspectionOpen DateSICEstablishment Name
11137221510/17/19901521Alexander & Ventura Const

Employee #1 was on the roof attempting to lower a wood beam through a roof opening to Employee #2 who was on the floor. The roof decking that Employee #1 was standing on broke loose, causing him and the decking to fall to the floor. He suffered a cut to his right index finger that required stitches. The falling debris struck Employee #2 on the chin, causing a cut that required stitches. The roof decking had been partially sawed through for subsequent removal.

Keywords: roof decking, unsecured, finger, construction, laceration, fall, fall protection, struck by, face, falling object

Employee Details
Employee # Inspection Age Sex Degree Nature Occupation
1 111372215 Non Hospitalized injury Cut/Laceration Carpenters
2 111372215 Non Hospitalized injury Cut/Laceration Carpenters

Thank You for Visiting Our Website

You are exiting the Department of Labor's Web server.

The Department of Labor does not endorse, takes no responsibility for, and exercises no control over the linked organization or its views, or contents, nor does it vouch for the accuracy or accessibility of the information contained on the destination server. The Department of Labor also cannot authorize the use of copyrighted materials contained in linked Web sites. Users must request such authorization from the sponsor of the linked Web site. Thank you for visiting our site. Please click the button below to continue.

Close