Accident Report Detail

Accident Summary Nr: 201067402 - Worker Falls Off Ladder and Sustains Multiple Injuries

Accident Summary Nr: 201067402 -- Report ID: 0950632 -- Event Date: 04/15/2004
Inspection Nr	Date Opened	SIC	NAICS	Establishment Name
307027862	04/28/2004	1711	238210	Lemon Grove Sheet Metal

Abstract: On April 15, 2004, a sheet metal worker was caulking around newly installed air-conditioning ductwork, while working on a 10-ft stepladder. The worker was approximately 8 ft up the ladder when he leaned to his right to inspect the ducting. The ladder tipped over and the worker fell 8 feet to the ground. His injures included a punctured lung and fractures to his ribs, back, and pelvis. He required hospitalization.

Keywords: FRACTURE, LUNG, INSTALLING, SHEET METAL, STEPLADDER, CONSTRUCTION, BACK, FALL, LOST BALANCE, PUNCTURE

Accident Details
End Use		Project Type		Project Cost	Stories	Non-building Height	Fatality
Commercial building		New project or new addition		$250,000 to $500,000	1

Employee Details
Employee #	Inspection Nr	Age	Sex	Degree of Injury	Nature of Injury	Occupation	Construction
1	307027862			Hospitalized injury	Fracture	Sheet metal worker apprentices	Distance of Fall: feet Worker Height Above Ground/Floor: 8 feet Cause: Installing equipment (HVAC and other) Fatality Cause: Fall from/with ladder

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