Accident Report Detail

Accident Summary Nr: 200960425 - Two employees injured when outside stairway collapses

Accident Summary Nr: 200960425 -- Report ID: 0352420 -- Event Date: 09/27/1996
Inspection Nr	Date Opened	SIC	NAICS	Establishment Name
127380533	09/27/1996	9411	0	Hillcrest Elementary School

Abstract: Employees #1 and #2 were emptying trash into dumpsters, using stairs to access the dumpsters. One at a time, they climbed to the 36 in. by 26 in. platform that was 36 in. above the ground. Employee #2 was on the stairs when they collapsed. She fell to the ground, sustaining bruises to her back. The stairs and platform struck Employee #1 as they fell; she sustained injuries to her leg. The stairs and platform had been in this location for years and were exposed to the elements.

Keywords: STAIR, COLLAPSE, WORK RULES, BACK, FALL, STRUCK BY, FALLING OBJECT, CONTUSION, LEG

Employee Details
Employee #	Inspection Nr	Age	Sex	Degree of Injury	Nature of Injury	Occupation
1	127380533			Non Hospitalized injury	Bruise/Contus/Abras	Painters, construction and maintenance
2	127380533			Non Hospitalized injury	Bruise/Contus/Abras	Painters, construction and maintenance

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