Accident Report Detail
Accident Summary Nr: 201043601 - Employee Is Struck by Falling Plywood and Is Injured
| Inspection Nr | Date Opened | SIC | NAICS | Establishment Name |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 311638225 | 02/08/2008 | 1761 | 238160 | Stout Roofing, Inc. |
Abstract: At approximately 9:45 a.m. on January 31, 2008, Employee #1 was attempting to take down an extension ladder. A board, which had been placed on the parapet wall to protect the cornice from damage, fell approximately 24 feet and knocked Employee #1 to the ground. The employee was hit on the head by an L-shaped board, weighing approximately 25 pounds, which caused serious head and neck injuries. Employee #1 worked for Stout Roofing, Incorporated.
| End Use | Project Type | Project Cost | Stories | Non-building Height | Fatality | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Commercial building | New project or new addition | $5,000,000 to $20,000,000 | 1 | ||||
| Employee # | Inspection Nr | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation | Construction |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 311638225 | Hospitalized injury | Bruise/Contus/Abras | Roofers | Distance of Fall: feet Worker Height Above Ground/Floor: feet Cause: Roofing Fatality Cause: Struck by falling object/projectile |
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