Accident Report Detail

Accident Summary Nr: 200840247 - Employee killed in fall when ladder collapses

Accident Summary Nr: 200840247 -- Report ID: 0524530 -- Event Date: 07/28/1997
Inspection Nr	Date Opened	SIC	NAICS	Establishment Name
300605565	09/08/1997	1799	0	Mega Plex Ltd.

Abstract: Employee #1 used a metal, variable-position, non-self-supporting folding ladder to reach an 8 ft high roof eave and inspect the roof. The ladder collapsed and he fell backward, striking his head on the concrete driveway. Employee #1 was killed. The ladder's spring-actuated hinge locks were apparently not fully engaged due to wear or lack of lubrication.

Keywords: HEAD, ROOF, COLLAPSE, INADEQUATE MAINT, UNSECURED, LADDER, CONSTRUCTION, FALL, LUBRICATING

Accident Details
End Use		Project Type		Project Cost	Stories	Non-building Height	Fatality
Single family or duplex dwelling		Other		Under $50,000	1		X

Employee Details
Employee #	Inspection Nr	Age	Sex	Degree of Injury	Nature of Injury	Occupation	Construction
1	300605565			Fatality	Fracture	Insurance adjusters, examiners and investigators	Distance of Fall: feet Worker Height Above Ground/Floor: 7 feet Cause: Roofing Fatality Cause: Fall from/with ladder

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