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Accident Summary Nr: 202003893 - Emloyee falls 22 feet on collasped decking

Accident Summary Nr: 202003893 -- Report ID: 0317000 -- Event Date: 09/18/2000
Inspection NrDate OpenedSICNAICSEstablishment Name
30387070309/19/200015420David Miller And Sons, Inc.

Abstract: On September 18, 2000, Employees were demolishing asphalt and steel-deck roof after there had been an indication that the structural integrity of the roof was compromised. After removing the asphalt and insulation, the employees were in the process of removing sections of steel decking. An employee stepped onto a section of decking that was partially cut and could not support the load. The employee fell 22 feet to the concrete floor. The employee also hit his head on a piece of steel machinery. The employee died in transit.

Keywords: DECKING, ELEC INSULATION, HEAD, STEEL, CONCRETE, ASPHALT
Accident Details
End Use Project Type Project Cost Stories Non-building Height Fatality
Commercial building Demolition $500,000 to $1,000,000 1 22 X

Employee Details
Employee # Inspection Nr Age Sex Degree of Injury Nature of Injury Occupation Construction
1 303870703 Fatality Other Roofers Distance of Fall: feet
Worker Height Above Ground/Floor: 22 feet
Cause: Demolition
Fatality Cause: Fall from roof

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