Accident Report Detail
Accident Summary Nr: 200051035 - Employee breaks both wrists in fall from balcony
| Inspection Nr | Date Opened | SIC | NAICS | Establishment Name |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 300059748 | 09/01/2000 | 1721 | 0 | Galaska Painting And Decorating |
Abstract: Employee #1 was spray painting a second-floor closet at an apartment complex under construction. He was out on a balcony pulling on the airline when he lost his balance and fell approximately 10 ft onto a steel grating. He suffered multiple injuries, including a fractured elbow and fractures to both wrists. The balcony had no guardrails.
| End Use | Project Type | Project Cost | Stories | Non-building Height | Fatality | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Multi-family dwelling | New project or new addition | $1,000,000 to $5,000,000 | 3 | ||||
| Employee # | Inspection Nr | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation | Construction |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 300059748 | Hospitalized injury | Fracture | Occupation not reported | Distance of Fall: feet Worker Height Above Ground/Floor: 10 feet Cause: Exterior painting Fatality Cause: Fall from/with structure (other than roof) |
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