Accident Report Detail

Accident Summary Nr: 171061559 - Employee hospitaized in fall from second-story deck

Accident Summary Nr: 171061559 -- Report ID: 0854910 -- Event Date: 10/22/2001
Inspection Nr	Date Opened	SIC	NAICS	Establishment Name
304412539	10/22/2001	1751	0	Rymco Framing Llc

Abstract: On October 22, 2001, a carpenter stepped backwards onto the overhang of second floor decking. The decking sheets broke and the employee fell about 12 feet onto a concrete patio. The employee was hospitalized with a concussion.

Keywords: DECKING, PLATFORM, STRUCK AGAINST, CONSTRUCTION, FALL, FALL PROTECTION

Accident Details
End Use		Project Type		Project Cost	Stories	Non-building Height	Fatality
Single family or duplex dwelling		New project or new addition		$250,000 to $500,000	3

Employee Details
Employee #	Inspection Nr	Age	Sex	Degree of Injury	Nature of Injury	Occupation	Construction
1	304412539			Hospitalized injury	Concussion	Supervisors; carpenters and related workers	Distance of Fall: feet Worker Height Above Ground/Floor: 12 feet Cause: Exterior carpentry Fatality Cause: Fall from/with structure (other than roof)

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