Accident Report Detail

Accident Summary Nr: 202364642 - Employee Dies in Fall Through Skylight Opening

Accident Summary Nr: 202364642 -- Report ID: 1055320 -- Event Date: 09/24/2004
Inspection Nr	Date Opened	SIC	NAICS	Establishment Name
308581651	09/24/2004	1751	238130	Elko Construction

Abstract: Approximately 2:35 p.m. on September 24, 2004, Employee #1, a construction worker for Elko Construction, was working on the west edge of the roof when the battery powered saw lost its charge. Employee #1 walked approximately 30 ft to the east, where the extra battery was located. After retrieving a battery, the employee turned back to the west, took two steps and fell into the skylight opening, falling 15 ft 8in. Employee #1 landed on his face, suffering multiple fractures to the left facial bone, two fractured neck vertebrae and severe brain trauma. Another employee immediately summoned emergency medical services. Bellevue Fire Department rendered first aid and transported the employee to Harborview Medical Center. Employee #1 died from his injuries.

Keywords: SKYLIGHT, FRACTURE, ROOF, FALL, NECK, FACE

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

Employee Details
Employee #	Inspection Nr	Age	Sex	Degree of Injury	Nature of Injury	Occupation
1	308581651			Fatality	Other	Occupation not reported

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