Accident Report Detail
Accident Summary Nr: 170361802 - Employee's wrist broken in fall with ladder
| Inspection Nr | Date Opened | SIC | NAICS | Establishment Name |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 125666602 | 05/19/1997 | 8221 | 0 | Cal State Chico |
Abstract: Employee #1, a painter for the building maintenance department of a state university, was engaged in the remodeling of a building into a print shop. He was on an 8 ft stepladder, troweling an area of wall over an air duct. Apparently, Employee #1 was leaning over the air duct when the ladder came out from under him. He tried to hold onto the duct, but could not . He fell to the floor and fractured his left wrist, which required pinning and surgery. Employee #1 later stated he did not remember what happened; the account was given by a witness.
| Employee # | Inspection Nr | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 125666602 | Hospitalized injury | Fracture | Painters, construction and maintenance |
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