Accident Report Detail

Accident Summary Nr: 201051737 - FALL FROM LADDER

Accident Summary Nr: 201051737 -- Report ID: 0950642 -- Event Date: 03/29/1997
Inspection Nr	Date Opened	SIC	NAICS	Establishment Name
119789543	03/31/1997	7999	0	Circus Dolarea

Abstract: A trapeze artist, working as an independent contractor for a circus, was climbing a ladder on a lattice tower under a circus tent. He was using his own equipment including his own rigging, trapeze platform, fly bar, catch bar, and ladder. The trapeze artist was carrying a rope while he was climbing, to set up rigging for the next performance. He fell from a height of about 5.4 meters and died of head injuries suffered in the fall.

Keywords: AMUSE PARK/CARNIVAL, LADDER, FIXED LADDER, FALL, FALL PROTECTION

Employee Details
Employee #	Inspection Nr	Age	Sex	Degree of Injury	Nature of Injury	Occupation
1	119789543			Fatality	Fracture	Artists, performers and related workers n.e.c.

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