Accident Report Detail
Accident Summary Nr: 170804611 - Employee injured in pendulum fall from elevation
| Inspection Nr | Date Opened | SIC | NAICS | Establishment Name |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 126240787 | 05/19/1995 | 1791 | 0 | Refa Erection Inc |
Abstract: Employee #1 was installing metal decking on the third level of a three-story steel structure. He was wearing a full body harness and was approximately 20 to 25 feet away from the anchor point of a retractable lanyard that was secured to one of the structural columns. The third floor level was protected by a single line guardrail system. Employee #1 fell in a pendulum swing and may have struck the second floor before striking the column between the first and second floor levels at a point approximately 8 to 10 feet above the ground. Employee #1 was transported by helicopter and was hospitalized with facial fractures, bruises, and a concussion.
| Employee # | Inspection Nr | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 126240787 | Hospitalized injury | Fracture | Structural metal workers |
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