Accident Report Detail

Accident Summary Nr: 201123155 - Employee Injured In Fall From Roof

Accident Summary Nr: 201123155 -- Report ID: 0950613 -- Event Date: 05/30/2001
Inspection Nr	Date Opened	SIC	NAICS	Establishment Name
125525063	06/06/2001	1761	0	Precision Roofing

Abstract: The employer was re-roofing a duplex single story house. The original skylight covers were left in place as protection for the employees. Employee #1 was trying to pry loose a sheet metal vent cover with a spade that had a wooden handle. The handle broke and Employee #1 was sent flying into a skylight cover. The impact force broke the cover and Employee #1 fell into the opening. Employee #1 suffered fractures and was hospitalized.

Keywords: SKYLIGHT, ROOF, CONSTRUCTION, ROOFER, FALL

Accident Details
End Use		Project Type		Project Cost	Stories	Non-building Height	Fatality
Single family or duplex dwelling		Maintenance or repair		Under $50,000	1

Employee Details
Employee #	Inspection Nr	Age	Sex	Degree of Injury	Nature of Injury	Occupation
1	125525063			Hospitalized injury	Fracture	Roofers

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