Accident Report Detail
Accident Summary Nr: 201165867 - Employee Fractures Leg When Struck by Plexiglass Sheets
| Inspection Nr | Date Opened | SIC | NAICS | Establishment Name |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 126119601 | 03/08/2004 | 6512 | 711310 | La Arena Dba Staples Center |
Abstract: At approximately 10:30 a.m. on February 29, 2004, Employee #1 was moving a 05 ft by 4 in.by 8 in. plexiglass around the perimeter of the arena set up for a hockey game. These are spread around to replace any glass that may break in the course of the game. According to Employee #1, there were about 15 panels on the glass rack. He was standing by the side when he pulled a panel. He was assigned to set two panels; he already pulled one and was pulling the second when the entire rack tipped on its side and dropped on him. Each panel weighs about 60 pounds. Employee #1 sustained a broken right leg and was hospitalized for 17 days.
| Employee # | Inspection Nr | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 126119601 | Hospitalized injury | Fracture | Occupation not reported |
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