Accident Report Detail
Accident Summary Nr: 200355295 - Employee Is Injured in Fall from Ladder
| Inspection Nr | Date Opened | SIC | NAICS | Establishment Name |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 309744035 | 03/15/2006 | 1771 | 238110 | Citadel Contractors Inc |
Abstract: On March 14, 2006, an employee was cleaning the horizontal surfaces in a newly constructed press pit. He was responsible for removing concrete splatter and dust in preparation for the layout of lines for drilling anchors. The employee used a 24-ft extension ladder to reach a level that was 11.7 ft above the floor. After the employee completed his job, he descended the ladder. While descending, the ladder footing slipped on the smooth concrete floor. The employee fell approximately 14 ft and suffered from muscle strains to his neck and back. The employee did not require hospitalization.
| End Use | Project Type | Project Cost | Stories | Non-building Height | Fatality | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manufacturing plant | New project or new addition | $5,000,000 to $20,000,000 | 1 | 35 | |||
| Employee # | Inspection Nr | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation | Construction |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 309744035 | Non Hospitalized injury | Bruise/Contus/Abras | Occupation not reported | Distance of Fall: feet Worker Height Above Ground/Floor: 12 feet Cause: Pouring concrete foundations and walls Fatality Cause: Fall from/with ladder |
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