Accident Report Detail

Accident Summary Nr: 201798766 - Roofer falls and is killed

Accident Summary Nr: 201798766 -- Report ID: 0950644 -- Event Date: 08/27/2004
Inspection Nr	Date Opened	SIC	NAICS	Establishment Name
126107606	08/27/2004	1761	238160	Mario'S Roofing And Construction

Abstract: At approximately 4:05 p.m. on August 27, 2004, a roofer was installing metal siding. He was on a roof nailing sheet metal on the edge of a triangular shaped arch when he lost his balance. He fell approximately 15 feet to the ground and was killed. The employee was the sole owner of the business and was its only employee.

Keywords: INSTALLING, ROOF, CONSTRUCTION, ROOFER, FALL, FALL PROTECTION, LOST BALANCE, METAL SIDING

Accident Details
End Use		Project Type		Project Cost	Stories	Non-building Height	Fatality
Single family or duplex dwelling		Other		Under $50,000	1		X

Employee Details
Employee #	Inspection Nr	Age	Sex	Degree of Injury	Nature of Injury	Occupation	Construction
1	126107606			Fatality	Other	Roofers	Distance of Fall: feet Worker Height Above Ground/Floor: 8 feet Cause: Installing metal siding Fatality Cause: Fall from roof

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