Accident Report Detail
Accident Summary Nr: 201094430 - Employee Fractures Back - Heavy Wall Falls
| Inspection Nr | Date Opened | SIC | NAICS | Establishment Name |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 126144864 | 11/20/2000 | 1751 | 0 | Dirksen Construction Inc |
Abstract: At approximately 8:00 a.m. on November 6, 2000, Employee #1 fractured his back when a heavy wall fell. He was one of fourteen employees helping to lift a stud framed wall into position. However, the wall became too heavy and fell. Employee #1 went to a local hospital for treatment where he stayed for six days. His employer failed to provide adequate training.
| End Use | Project Type | Project Cost | Stories | Non-building Height | Fatality | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Commercial building | Maintenance or repair | $50,000 to $250,000 | 1 | 1 | |||
| Employee # | Inspection Nr | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation | Construction |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 126144864 | Hospitalized injury | Fracture | Production helpers | Distance of Fall: feet Worker Height Above Ground/Floor: 1 feet Cause: Exterior masonry Fatality Cause: Fall, other |
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