Accident Report Detail

Accident Summary Nr: 202462446 - Employee Falls from Ladder

Accident Summary Nr: 202462446 -- Report ID: 0950643 -- Event Date: 08/25/2005
Inspection Nr	Date Opened	SIC	NAICS	Establishment Name
126197714	09/22/2005	1731	238210	All City Electric

Abstract: On August 25, 2005, Employee #1, an electrician's apprentice, was descending a 20-foot extension ladder that led from the top of the meat and deli cooler to the floor. The ladder had not been secured, blocked, or tied to prevent displacement during use. As Employee #1 descended the ladder, it slipped out and away from the landing, causing the employee to fall approximately 10 feet. He sustained multiple fractures and a concussion, and was hospitalized for treatment.

Keywords: FRACTURE, UNSECURED, LADDER, CONSTRUCTION, ELECTRICAL WORK, FALL, FALL PROTECTION

Accident Details
End Use		Project Type		Project Cost	Stories	Non-building Height	Fatality
Commercial building		New project or new addition		$1,000,000 to $5,000,000	1	10

Employee Details
Employee #	Inspection Nr	Age	Sex	Degree of Injury	Nature of Injury	Occupation	Construction
1	126197714			Hospitalized injury	Fracture	Electricians' apprentices	Distance of Fall: feet Worker Height Above Ground/Floor: 10 feet Cause: Interior plumbing, ducting, electrical work Fatality Cause: Fall from/with ladder

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