Accident Report Detail
Accident Summary Nr: 201182839 - Employee Is Injured When Struck by Falling Load of Glass
| Inspection Nr | Date Opened | SIC | NAICS | Establishment Name |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 307394700 | 02/22/2006 | 3229 | 327212 | Sunset Glass,Inc. |
Abstract: On February 16, 2006, Employee #1 generally worked in the office doing administrative work for a glazing contractor. A delivery of sheets of glass arrived at Employee #1's place of employment. The delivery truck was double-parked outside of the business. There was a rack with two vertical inclined sides like the letter "A" mounted alongside the length of the trailer. The driver and Employee #1 unloaded the driver-side rack first. The driver turned his truck around with the passenger-side rack facing the sidewalk and this time, he parked next to the curb. The employer had no objections to where the truck was parked and the driver removed the rope. At about that time both the driver and the employer felt the load was a bit unstable. The employer called Employee #1 to come outside and help push-up against the load of glass. The employer suggested to the driver to move his truck onto the sidewalk. They looked ahead to see if there was sufficient space to park the truck. Meanwhile, Employee #1 was standing alongside the rack. The driver went towards the tail end, and the employer stayed at the cab end of the rack. The driver pushed the glass with one arm and attempted to tie the rope with his other hand. As Employee #1 and two other people pushed against the glass, the driver noticed the cab end of the rack, where the employer was pushing, was beginning to tip outwards. The driver quickly used both arms to push against the glass with all his might. Realizing the tipping was overwhelming, he yelled, "Run!" Approximately 1,200 lbs, approximately 30 sheets of glass tipped-over and fell on top of Employee #1. The two men who were standing on opposite ends of the rack had run away and avoided the falling glass. Employee #1 was in the middle and did not react in time to escape. The size of each sheet varied from approximately 1 in thick, 4 ft to 6 ft wide, and 6 ft to 8 ft long. The total weight of the glass was estimated to be at least 1,200 lbs. Employee #1 was hospitalized and treated for broken bones in his left leg, right ankle and pelvis.
| End Use | Project Type | Project Cost | Stories | Non-building Height | Fatality | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Multi-family dwelling | Alteration or rehabilitation | $50,000 to $250,000 | 4 | ||||
| Employee # | Inspection Nr | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 307394700 | Hospitalized injury | Fracture | Receptionists |
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