Accident Report Detail
Accident Summary Nr: 200150902 - Roofer Falls from Roof and Dies a Week Later
Inspection Nr | Date Opened | SIC | NAICS | Establishment Name |
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307628321 | 07/26/2004 | 1522 | 236118 | Peter J. Mcelroy, Jr. |
Abstract: On July 16, 2004, an employee was on the roof of a two-story house to secure a large tarp. The ladder he used was approximately two feet short of the roof. The employee lost his grasp and footing as he attempted to access the ladder and fell approximately 20 feet. He sustained critical injuries to his head and died a week later.
End Use | Project Type | Project Cost | Stories | Non-building Height | Fatality | ||
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Single family or duplex dwelling | New project or new addition | Under $50,000 | 2 | 20 | X |
Employee # | Inspection Nr | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation | Construction |
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1 | 307628321 | Fatality | Fracture | Occupation not reported | Distance of Fall: feet Worker Height Above Ground/Floor: 20 feet Cause: Roofing Fatality Cause: Fall from/with ladder |