Accident Report Detail

Accident Summary Nr: 201923216 - Employee Washing Windows Falls Ten Stories And Is Killed

Accident Summary Nr: 201923216 -- Report ID: 0626700 -- Event Date: 07/15/2004
Inspection Nr	Date Opened	SIC	NAICS	Establishment Name
306481524	07/15/2004	7349	561720	Roberto'S Window Washing

Abstract: On July 15, 2004, an employee was washing windows on a 10-story building from a boatswain's chair. The support cable and fall arrest system were attached to the same rope. The rope was divided in half and was attached in two spots from the anchorage on the flat rooftop. One-half was used for the boatswains chair and the other half was used for the fall arrest system. One of the tie-offs came loose which resulted in the employee, the boatswain's chair, and the entire length of rope to fall 10 stories. The employee was killed.

Keywords: window washer, bosun chair, rope, cleaning, fall, fall protection, tie-off

Employee Details
Employee #	Inspection Nr	Age	Sex	Degree	Nature of Injury	Occupation
1	306481524			Fatality	Other	Supervisors; handlers,equip-cleaners,laborers nec

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