Accident Report Detail
Accident Summary Nr: 201178167 - Steelworker Injures Head in Fall from Beam
| Inspection Nr | Date Opened | SIC | NAICS | Establishment Name |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 300882610 | 06/09/2005 | 1791 | 238120 | Teague Construction |
Abstract: On June 7, 2005, Employee #1 was a steel erector working for Teague Construction, connecting a 14-inch steel girder beam to existing structure at a construction site. As he was cooning the beam, he lost his balance and fell. ("Cooning" is a technique of moving along a girder while straddling it.) He fell 16 feet and landed on a concrete floor. He sustained bruises, contusions, and abrasions. Emergency medical services were called. The Roseville Fire Department provided first aid at the scene. Employee #1 was transported to Sutter Roseville Hospital and treated for head trauma. The company owner was working with the Employee #1 at the time of the accident and witnessed the fall.
| End Use | Project Type | Project Cost | Stories | Non-building Height | Fatality | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Commercial building | New project or new addition | $50,000 to $250,000 | 2 | 16 | |||
| Employee # | Inspection Nr | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation | Construction |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 300882610 | Hospitalized injury | Bruise/Contus/Abras | Structural metal workers | Distance of Fall: feet Worker Height Above Ground/Floor: 16 feet Cause: Erecting structural steel Fatality Cause: Fall from/with structure (other than roof) |
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