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Accident: 201204815 - Employee Injured Falling In A Trench
| Inspection | Open Date | SIC | Establishment Name |
|---|---|---|---|
| 315901843 | 05/08/2012 | 1541 | Perlo Structures Llc |
| Inspection | Open Date | SIC | Establishment Name |
| 315901850 | 05/08/2012 | 1623 | Greensuns Inc |
Employee #1 and a coworker, accessed the inside of the trench box to rake the gravel, to create a base at proper grade, for the installation of the concrete base of the manhole. Without resetting the ladder, Employee #1 climbed on the ladder and it tipped backwards inside of the trench box. Employee #1 jumped off the ladder, striking the concrete base with his right foot. After regaining his composure, Employee #1 got out of the trench box on his own, and was helped to a place for him to rest. It was determined at that time, he needed further medical attention besides basic first aid, therefore Employee #1 was transported to a local hospital. It was determined that Employee #1 would need surgery on his foot to stabilize the broken bones. Employee #1 had surgery that night, and was kept in the hospital for two days before being discharged.
| End Use | Proj Type | Proj Cost | Stories | NonBldgHt | Fatality | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Commercial building | New project or new addition | $5,000,000 to $20,000,000 | 3 | 45 | |||
| Employee # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree | Nature | Occupation | Construction |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 315901843 | Occupation not reported | FallDist: FallHt: Cause: FatCause: |
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| 2 | 315901850 | Hospitalized injury | Fracture | Occupation not reported | FallDist: FallHt:10 Cause: Excavation FatCause: Fall from/with ladder |