Accident Report Detail
Accident Summary Nr: 200376424 - Employee Falls from Cotton Mill and Breaks His Leg
| Inspection Nr | Date Opened | SIC | NAICS | Establishment Name |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 317006260 | 05/23/2013 | 7389 | 541990 | Reclamation Llc |
Abstract: On or about May 23, 2013, a crew of five (5) was working reclaiming wooden beam and tongue and groove roofing boards at the Simpsonville Cotton Mill that had been closed for some time. Employee #1, the supervisor, and Employee #2, the owner of the company, were working on an extension ladder that was braced against one of the columns or beams. Multiple beams and columns fell, causing the owner to fall off of the ladder that was extended to approximately 19 feet. The inside height of the exterior walls was approximately 115 feet. Employee #2 was taken to Greenville Memorial Hospital for treatment. He sustained a broken leg in three places and a crushed ankle.
| Employee # | Inspection Nr | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 317006260 | Hospitalized injury | Fracture | Supervisors; carpenters and related workers |
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