Accident Report Detail
Accident Summary Nr: 201792314 - Employee injured when fell from a ladder
| Inspection Nr | Date Opened | SIC | NAICS | Establishment Name |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 126129121 | 04/30/1999 | 5714 | 0 | Tru Roll Inc. |
Abstract: At about 11:30 a.m. on April 27, 1999, a serious injury occurred in Glendale, CA. Employee #1 was installing drapery for a theatre stage. His employer was engaged in manufacturing and installation of drapery for theatre stage. At the time of accident Employee #1 was climbing down a 20-ft-long extension ladder, which was leaning against a concrete column. After adjusting a drape on a steel truss, as he was descending the ladder, the ladder slipped backward, and Employee #1 lost his balance and fell about 8 ft to the concrete floor, landing on his chest. He sustained fracture of his left elbow, a cut on his chin and on left thumb, and a minor fracture on his right elbow. Employee #1 was taken to Saint Joseph Occupational Health Center where he was treated and released on the same day. Surgery was performed on his left elbow two days later.
| Employee # | Inspection Nr | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 126129121 | Hospitalized injury | Fracture | Occupation not reported |
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