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Accident Summary Nr: 200776540 - Worker Sustains Fractures in Fall from Ladder Jack Scaffold

Accident Summary Nr: 200776540 -- Report ID: 0134000 -- Event Date: 11/02/2011
Inspection NrDate OpenedSICNAICSEstablishment Name
31610662411/07/20111761238160D.J.K. Construction, Inc.

Abstract: On November 2, 2011, an employee was working for D.J.K. Construction, Inc. He was performing roofing and trim work on a two-story residential building. He was descending a ladder from a ladder jack scaffold platform, when he fell. He fell less than 10 feet (3 meters), fracturing several ribs, vertebrae, and his scapula. He was transported via ambulance to a hospital.

Keywords: FRACTURE, ROOF, EMERGENCY RESPONSE, COLLARBONE, LADDER, CONSTRUCTION, LADDER JACK SCAFFOLD, RIB, FALL, VERTEBRA
Accident Details
End Use Project Type Project Cost Stories Non-building Height Fatality
Single family or duplex dwelling Alteration or rehabilitation Under $50,000 2 9

Employee Details
Employee # Inspection Nr Age Sex Degree of Injury Nature of Injury Occupation Construction
1 316106624 Hospitalized injury Fracture Occupation not reported Distance of Fall: feet
Worker Height Above Ground/Floor: 9 feet
Cause: Roofing
Fatality Cause: Fall from/with ladder

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