Accident Report Detail

Accident Summary Nr: 200672863 - Employee killed in fall when ladder slips out

Accident Summary Nr: 200672863 -- Report ID: 0418800 -- Event Date: 10/06/2000
Inspection Nr	Date Opened	SIC	NAICS	Establishment Name
303185748	10/09/2000	7623	0	Aircool Mechanical Systems, Inc.

Abstract: Employee #1, an air conditioning service technician, was sent to repair an air conditioner at a factory. He was using a single-stage extension ladder to access the mezzanine, and set the feet of the ladder on the smooth concrete floor. Employee #1 was attempting to step off at the top when the ladder slipped. He fell 8 ft 9 1/2 in., landing on his head. Employee #1 was killed. The rubber feet on the ladder were broken.

Keywords: HEAD, EXTENSION LADDER, INADEQUATE MAINT, WORK RULES, LADDER, SLIP, FALL, SLIPPERY SURFACE, WORK SURFACE, OVERTURN

Employee Details
Employee #	Inspection Nr	Age	Sex	Degree of Injury	Nature of Injury	Occupation
1	303185748			Fatality	Other	Occupation not reported

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