Accident Report Detail
Accident Summary Nr: 201633831 - Employee falls from extension ladder and injured
| Inspection Nr | Date Opened | SIC | NAICS | Establishment Name |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 306635863 | 08/22/2003 | 1721 | 238320 | Oly'S Painting & Drywall Llc |
Abstract: On August 18, 2003, an employee was masking an exterior window in preparation for painting of house. He was standing on a 24-ft Aluminum Extension Ladder that was not extended and was working at 10 to 12-ft height level. As the employee leaned or reached beyond arms reach, ladder apparently shifted to the right and fell. Ladder landed on the ground with the side rail facing up and the employee fell on top of the ladder striking his head on the ladder rail. He was hospitalized and treated for dislocation.
| End Use | Project Type | Project Cost | Stories | Non-building Height | Fatality | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single family or duplex dwelling | New project or new addition | $50,000 to $250,000 | 2 | 20 | |||
| Employee # | Inspection Nr | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation | Construction |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 306635863 | Hospitalized injury | Dislocation | Occupation not reported | Distance of Fall: feet Worker Height Above Ground/Floor: 12 feet Cause: Exterior painting Fatality Cause: Fall from/with ladder |
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