Accident Report Detail
Accident Summary Nr: 201041084 - Employee injured after fall through roof opening
| Inspection Nr | Date Opened | SIC | NAICS | Establishment Name |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 305453474 | 05/16/2002 | 1761 | 0 | Dawn Framing, Inc. |
Abstract: On April 8, 2002, Employee #1 fell through a roof opening after removing its cover. Employee #1 and a safety monitor were working to construct a "cricket" fence on the roof of the Golf Cart Maintenance building being constructed. Employee #1 removed a sheet of plywood covering a square opening 36-in. wide, in place for future air conditioning ducts. After removing the cover Employee #1 backed into and fell through the opening 13 feet to the ground floor. Employee #1 sustained a strained back and a laceration on his right arm. Employee #1's primary language was Spanish and he spoke very little English. The primary language at the worksite was English but the Foreman spoke Spanish. Employee #1 was not hospitalized.
| End Use | Project Type | Project Cost | Stories | Non-building Height | Fatality | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Commercial building | New project or new addition | $500,000 to $1,000,000 | 1 | 13 | |||
| Employee # | Inspection Nr | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation | Construction |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 305453474 | Non Hospitalized injury | Strain/Sprain | Occupation not reported | Distance of Fall: feet Worker Height Above Ground/Floor: 13 feet Cause: Exterior carpentry Fatality Cause: Fall from roof |
Translate