Accident Report Detail

Accident Summary Nr: 201571114 - Employee dies from fall off of ladder

Accident Summary Nr: 201571114 -- Report ID: 0830500 -- Event Date: 11/15/2001
Inspection Nr	Date Opened	SIC	NAICS	Establishment Name
116119272	11/19/2001	1799	0	Big Sky Development

Abstract: On November 15, 2001, Employee #1 and coworker were filling seams on the underside of fuel islands. He climbed the ladder to begin the caulking when he lost his balance and fell. The impact of his fall caused traumatic injuries. He was transported to the hospital, but was pronounced dead shortly thereafter.

Keywords: REPAIR, LADDER, FALL, FALL PROTECTION, LOST BALANCE, PUMPING STATION

Accident Details
End Use		Project Type		Project Cost	Stories	Non-building Height	Fatality
Commercial building		Maintenance or repair		Under $50,000	1	14	X

Employee Details
Employee #	Inspection Nr	Age	Sex	Degree of Injury	Nature of Injury	Occupation	Construction
1	116119272			Fatality	Bruise/Contus/Abras	Construction laborers	Distance of Fall: feet Worker Height Above Ground/Floor: 6 feet Cause: Waterproofing Fatality Cause: Fall from/with ladder

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