Accident Report Detail
Accident Summary Nr: 200231918 - Employee Is Found Dead from Nail Gun Accident
| Inspection Nr | Date Opened | SIC | NAICS | Establishment Name |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 309967933 | 04/18/2007 | 1521 | 236115 | Edwards Construction, Inc. |
Abstract: On April 18, 2007, Employee #1 was installing spacers and blocking above pony walls on the first floor of a home. He was found dead with a head injury from a nail. The accident was not witnessed. It was assumed he lost his balance, fell and struck against a joist and his hand activated the nail gun.
| End Use | Project Type | Project Cost | Stories | Non-building Height | Fatality | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single family or duplex dwelling | New project or new addition | $500,000 to $1,000,000 | 1 | 4 | X | ||
| Employee # | Inspection Nr | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation | Construction |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 309967933 | Fatality | Puncture | Construction laborers | Distance of Fall: feet Worker Height Above Ground/Floor: feet Cause: Interior carpentry Fatality Cause: Struck by falling object/projectile |
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