Accident Report Detail

Accident Summary Nr: 200920858 - Employee fell from the ladder and died

Accident Summary Nr: 200920858 -- Report ID: 0355112 -- Event Date: 10/27/2002
Inspection Nr	Date Opened	SIC	NAICS	Establishment Name
305668444	11/05/2002	1721	0	Two Guy'S Painting Co.

Abstract: At approximately 1:00 p.m. on October 27, 2002, Employee #1 of Two Guy's Painting Co. was working alone, painting the exterior of a deck approximately 27 ft above the ground using a 32-foot extension ladder. He fell to the concrete driveway below. Employee #1suffered massive head injuries, a broken back, and received a compound fracture of his right hand. Employee #1 died from the injuries.

Keywords: FRACTURE, WORK RULES, LADDER, RIB, FALL, CONCUSSION, PAINTER, HAND

Accident Details
End Use		Project Type		Project Cost	Stories	Non-building Height	Fatality
Single family or duplex dwelling		Other		Under $50,000	3	27	X

Employee Details
Employee #	Inspection Nr	Age	Sex	Degree of Injury	Nature of Injury	Occupation	Construction
1	305668444			Fatality	Concussion	Occupation not reported	Distance of Fall: feet Worker Height Above Ground/Floor: 20 feet Cause: Exterior painting Fatality Cause: Fall from/with ladder

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