Accident Report Detail

Accident Summary Nr: 201176989 - Employee Fractures Skull in Fall from Storage Rack

Accident Summary Nr: 201176989 -- Report ID: 0950621 -- Event Date: 03/31/2005
Inspection Nr	Date Opened	SIC	NAICS	Establishment Name
125832360	04/19/2005	8741	561110	Dovebid Test & Measurement Group

Abstract: On March 31, 2005, Employee #1, a Logistics Manager, was retrieving some packing materials off a metal storage rack that was 11 ft off the ground. Employee #1 was working in a warehouse area, where test and measurement equipment, along with shipping materials, was stored on shelves and racks. Employee #1 climbed the backside of the rack using the metal crossbars to step on and pull himself up to the platform, where the packing material was stored. He grabbed and leaned on a support rail and the rail came loose, and Employee #1 lost his balance. He fell from the material shelf that was 11 ft the ground. Employee #1 fractured his skull and was taken to Sutter Roseville. He was in Intensive Care for 4 days. Employee #1 did not use fall protection.

Keywords: PLATFORM, FRACTURE, HEAD, METAL RAIL, WAREHOUSE, SKULL, FALL, FALL PROTECTION, LOST BALANCE

Employee Details
Employee #	Inspection Nr	Age	Sex	Degree of Injury	Nature of Injury	Occupation
1	125832360			Hospitalized injury	Fracture	Purchasing managers

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