Accident Report Detail
Accident Summary Nr: 201166766 - Employee receives injuries in fall from ladder
| Inspection Nr | Date Opened | SIC | NAICS | Establishment Name |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 126155480 | 03/22/2005 | 1799 | 238320 | Yhj Inc Dba Regency Painting & Construction |
Abstract: At approximately 10:30 a.m. on March 8, 2005, Employee #1 was painting the roof of a motel complex from an unsecured 8-ft aluminum ladder. He had positioned himself on the fifth rung of the ladder when the ladder slipped and fell. Employee #1 fell off the ladder and from an elevated structure, falling approximately 15-ft to a concrete surface. The impact of his fall caused loss of consciousness and difficulty in breathing. Emergency medical personnel transported him to a local medical center, where he received medical attention for severe head trauma and scalp laceration. The employee was in a coma for five days. Once he awoke, he was hospitalized for a month for additional medical treatment and care. The causal factor that lead to the accident was not securing the ladder while in use, which is contrary to the manufacturer's recommendation.
| End Use | Project Type | Project Cost | Stories | Non-building Height | Fatality | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Commercial building | Maintenance or repair | $50,000 to $250,000 | 2 | 20 | |||
| Employee # | Inspection Nr | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation | Construction |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 126155480 | Hospitalized injury | Concussion | Painters, construction and maintenance | Distance of Fall: feet Worker Height Above Ground/Floor: 20 feet Cause: Interior painting and decorating Fatality Cause: Fall from/with ladder |
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