Accident Report Detail

Accident Summary Nr: 200354868 - Employee Is Killed in Fall from Roof

Accident Summary Nr: 200354868 -- Report ID: 0453710 -- Event Date: 09/19/2005
Inspection Nr	Date Opened	SIC	NAICS	Establishment Name
309315828	09/19/2005	1791	238190	Fil Burgess Dba Burgess Fabrication And Welding

Abstract: On September 19, 2005, Employee #1 was installing and welding metal decking materials to support members, at approximately 24-ft above concrete, without any type of fall protection system. He fell from the roof and was killed. The ambient temperature was 94 degree Fahrenheit, and Employee #1 might have become disoriented on the hot and extremely reflective roof. Employee #1 was observed drinking several cups of water from the water cooler located on the surface, which was adjacent to the roof. Employee #1 was also reported to have gastric bypass surgery, diabetes, and arthritis. No one at the site was aware of any specific instance of drug intake that day, although several coworkers were aware of medication availability in Employee #1's personal vehicle.

Keywords: FRACTURE, ROOF, WELDER, CONSTRUCTION, WELDING, METAL DECKING, FALL, FALL PROTECTION, WORK SURFACE, HIGH TEMPERATURE

Employee Details
Employee #	Inspection Nr	Age	Sex	Degree of Injury	Nature of Injury	Occupation
1	309315828			Fatality	Fracture	Welders and cutters

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