Accident Report Detail

Accident Summary Nr: 170899199 - Employee injured in fall when ladder moves

Accident Summary Nr: 170899199 -- Report ID: 0950641 -- Event Date: 04/08/1996
Inspection Nr	Date Opened	SIC	NAICS	Establishment Name
126094093	05/09/1996	8221	0	University Of Southern California

Abstract: Employee #1, a custodian, was on an extension ladder using a 3/4 in. garden hose to wash a window. There was a slight slope to the ground on which the ladder stood, along with a large amount of water. The ladder moved, and Employee #1 fell approximately 12 ft to the ground. He was transported to the U.S.C. Medical Center Hospital for treatment.

Keywords: JANITOR, EXTENSION LADDER, UNSECURED, WORK RULES, LADDER, FALL, SLIPPERY SURFACE, SLOPING, SLOPE, WATER

Employee Details
Employee #	Inspection Nr	Age	Sex	Degree of Injury	Nature of Injury	Occupation
1	126094093			Hospitalized injury	Fracture	Janitors and cleaners

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