Accident Report Detail
Accident Summary Nr: 202464301 - Employee Dies after Ladder Falls
| Inspection Nr | Date Opened | SIC | NAICS | Establishment Name |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 310195276 | 11/21/2006 | 5719 | 442299 | De Light Ville |
Abstract: At approximately 3:00 p.m. on November 20, 2006, Employee #1 was installing light fixtures in the living room of a residence. He was using a Werner 24-ft extension ladder, Model Number D1824-2EQ, to access an electrical junction box located approximately 15 ft high. He had placed the foot of the ladder on a blanket, to prevent damage to the high gloss floor tiles. A coworker found Employee #1 lying on his back, with his feet tangled between the rungs of the ladder which was next to him. The light fixture that Employee #1 was installing was found broken nearby. He was breathing and his eyes were open, but he had severe head trauma and was unresponsive. Employee #1 was airlifted to UCLA trauma center, where he died later that night.
| Employee # | Inspection Nr | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 310195276 | Fatality | Bruise/Contus/Abras | Occupation not reported |
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