Accident Report Detail
Accident Summary Nr: 170899827 - Employee fractures leg in fall with ladder
| Inspection Nr | Date Opened | SIC | NAICS | Establishment Name |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 126093822 | 02/20/1997 | 7389 | 0 | American Screen & Window Coverings, Inc. |
Abstract: Employee #1 was on a 20 ft extension ladder, using a battery-operated drill to replace aluminum screens. He was pushing on a screen to drill holes for securing the screws when the ladder slid out at its base and overturned. Employee #1 fell approximately 15 ft, striking an air conditioning unit approximately 4 ft off the ground. He fractured the lower part of his right leg as he landed. Employee #1 was transported by paramedics to the UCLA Medical Center. The ladder was not secured and it had been placed at an angle greater than 1:4.
| Employee # | Inspection Nr | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 126093822 | Hospitalized injury | Fracture | Glaziers |
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