Accident Report Detail

Accident Summary Nr: 170751085 - Employee dies after fall from roof while moving shingles

Accident Summary Nr: 170751085 -- Report ID: 0352440 -- Event Date: 04/07/1992
Inspection Nr	Date Opened	SIC	NAICS	Establishment Name
119514024	04/07/1992	1761	0	William W. Humphries Roofing

Abstract: Employee #1 was stocking an 8:12 pitch roof on a 2 story house. As Employee #1 was moving a bundle of roof shingles, he dropped it. When he tried to grab the bundle, he lost his balance and footing. He fell to the ground into a pile of debris, resulting in his death. Fall protection was not being used, nor were other safety devices. Also, Employee #1's shoes were smooth on the bottom.

Keywords: ROOF, WORK RULES, CONSTRUCTION, FALL, FALL PROTECTION, LOST BALANCE, SAFETY SHOE

Employee Details
Employee #	Inspection Nr	Age	Sex	Degree of Injury	Nature of Injury	Occupation
1	119514024			Fatality	Other	Construction laborers

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