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Accident Summary Nr: 201691813 - Employee receives injuries from fall off of roof
| Inspection Nr | Date Opened | SIC | NAICS | Establishment Name |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 301278701 | 01/07/2004 | 1761 | 238160 | Route 66 Roofing |
Abstract: At approximately 9:45 a.m. on December 18, 2003, Employee #1 was installing an eave riser on the edge of a roof. He used a batten to support himself at the edge of the roof. As he was installing the eave, he lost his balance and fell 10-ft from the second story roof to the first story roof. He struck the first story roof and fell another 10-ft to the ground. The impact of the multiple falls fractured his left wrist and bruised his back, chest, and neck. After being taken to the hospital, he received medical treatment and postoperative care for which he was hospitalized.
Keywords:
CHEST, FRACTURE, ROOF, BACK, FALL, FALL PROTECTION, NECK, LOST BALANCE, CONTUSION, WRIST
| End Use | Project Type | Project Cost | Stories | Non-building Height | Fatality | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single family or duplex dwelling | New project or new addition | $5,000,000 to $20,000,000 | 2 | ||||
| Employee # | Inspection Nr | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation | Construction |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 301278701 | Hospitalized injury | Fracture | Roofers | Distance of Fall: feet Worker Height Above Ground/Floor: 10 feet Cause: Roofing Fatality Cause: Fall from roof |