Accident Report Detail
Accident Summary Nr: 201163979 - Employee Killed After Falling Head First From A Staircase
| Inspection Nr | Date Opened | SIC | NAICS | Establishment Name |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 126107952 | 07/08/2002 | 1721 | 0 | R&R Paint And Cleaning |
Abstract: At approximately 1:50 p.m. on June 28, 2002, Employee #1, who had only been working for 2 to 3 days at the job site, was walking up a metal staircase to fetch a ladder when he fell 68 inches over the handrail and to the ground. A coworker, who was positioned down and around the staircase, heard Employee #1 yell and watch him fall head first to the ground. His coworker immediately called for medical assistance. Employee #1 was transported to Cedar Sanai Medical Center, where he stayed for 24 hours then subsequently died from his head injuries.
| End Use | Project Type | Project Cost | Stories | Non-building Height | Fatality | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Multi-family dwelling | Maintenance or repair | Under $50,000 | 2 | X | |||
| Employee # | Inspection Nr | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation | Construction |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 126107952 | Fatality | Concussion | Occupation not reported | Distance of Fall: feet Worker Height Above Ground/Floor: 5 feet Cause: Exterior painting Fatality Cause: Fall, other |
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