Accident Report Detail
Accident Summary Nr: 201090776 - Employee injured in fall when ladder slips down
| Inspection Nr | Date Opened | SIC | NAICS | Establishment Name |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 126207984 | 05/27/1997 | 1721 | 0 | Robinson Prezioso Inc. |
Abstract: At approximately 12:00 p.m. on May 13, 1997, Employee #1, who worked for Robinson Presioso, Inc., was on a 15 ft 6 in. high extension ladder. The ladder slipped down the wall, carrying Employee #1 with it. He fractured his right upper leg and was in the hospital for eight days. Although there were violations associated with this accident, no citations were issued because the employer met the requirements to establish the defense of independent employee action.
| End Use | Project Type | Project Cost | Stories | Non-building Height | Fatality | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Commercial building | New project or new addition | Under $50,000 | 15 | ||||
| Employee # | Inspection Nr | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation | Construction |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 126207984 | Hospitalized injury | Fracture | Painters, construction and maintenance | Distance of Fall: feet Worker Height Above Ground/Floor: 15 feet Cause: Installing interior walls, ceilings, doors Fatality Cause: Fall from/with ladder |
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