Accident Report Detail
Accident Summary Nr: 201044559 - Employee Is Injured in Fall Into Excavation
| Inspection Nr | Date Opened | SIC | NAICS | Establishment Name |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 314887704 | 01/07/2011 | 1794 | 238910 | Clover Cable Of Ohio |
Abstract: On January 07, 2011, two employees were in the process of installing conduit through a sleeve that was bored about 12 feet underground. Around mid day, Employee #1 exited the excavation and began to remove tools and equipment that had been used throughout the morning. Employee #1 noticed that a ladder remained inside of the excavation. Employee #1 walked over to the south side of the excavation and attempted to remove the ladder. He lost his footing and fell into the excavation, suffering fracture injuries to his back and arm. Emergency response technicians were called to the scene and transported Employee #1 to a health care facility for treatment.
| End Use | Project Type | Project Cost | Stories | Non-building Height | Fatality | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Excavation, landfill | New project or new addition | Under $50,000 | |||||
| Employee # | Inspection Nr | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation | Construction |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 314887704 | Hospitalized injury | Fracture | Occupation not reported | Distance of Fall: feet Worker Height Above Ground/Floor: 12 feet Cause: Excavation Fatality Cause: Fall, other |
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