Accident Report Detail

Accident Summary Nr: 201144326 - Employee injured when struck by falling object

Accident Summary Nr: 201144326 -- Report ID: 0950631 -- Event Date: 06/24/2003
Inspection Nr	Date Opened	SIC	NAICS	Establishment Name
305351025	07/02/2003	1795	238910	Interior Removal Specialists

Abstract: At approximately 11:30 a.m. on June 24, 2003, several employees, working for a Demolition construction contractor, were demolishing the interior of a large building, formerly used for manufacturing. Employee #1 was removing heavy metal curtain rods which held the large curtains that divided the area. As he pulled on the rod, it separated from the wail and fell down approximately 5 feet striking Employee #1 on his hard hat. He sustained a minor skull fracture and was hospitalized for his injuries.

Keywords: FRACTURE, DEMOLITION, CONSTRUCTION, WORK STATION, SKULL, STRUCK BY, FALLING OBJECT, METAL PIPE

Accident Details
End Use		Project Type		Project Cost	Stories	Non-building Height	Fatality
Other building		Demolition		$250,000 to $500,000	2	12

Employee Details
Employee #	Inspection Nr	Age	Sex	Degree of Injury	Nature of Injury	Occupation
1	305351025			Hospitalized injury	Fracture	Construction laborers

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