Accident Report Detail

Accident Summary Nr: 201108719 - Employee Dies after Falling from Chair

Accident Summary Nr: 201108719 -- Report ID: 0950624 -- Event Date: 11/28/2006
Inspection Nr	Date Opened	SIC	NAICS	Establishment Name
300824885	11/28/2006	4941	221310	South San Joaquin Irrigation District

Abstract: On November 28, 2006, Employee #1, a journeyman electrician, was repairing a solenoid valve for Basin #8. Employee #1 used a folding chair to stand on and lean over the guard railing. The chair shifted and Employee #1 lost their balance. Employee #1 fell over the guard railing to the cement floor, an approximate 18 feet distance, resulting in fatal head injuries.

Keywords: CHAIR, ELECTRICIAN, FALL

Employee Details
Employee #	Inspection Nr	Age	Sex	Degree of Injury	Nature of Injury	Occupation
1	300824885			Fatality	Other	Electricians

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