Accident Report Detail
Accident Summary Nr: 202471454 - Employee Fractures Leg When He Fall Into Excavation
| Inspection Nr | Date Opened | SIC | NAICS | Establishment Name |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 314828377 | 02/23/2012 | 1794 | 238910 | Martin Construction, Inc. |
Abstract: At approximately 9:15 a.m. on February 23, 2012, Employee # 1 and coworker were in the process of excavating and installing trench shield system. Employee # 1 was checking the depth of the excavation from the edge with a measuring tape, and he leaned too far forward and fell into the excavation. Employee # 1 suffered a compound fracture to the left femur. Employee #1 was air lifted to Kern Medical Center. The accident was reported to the Van Nuys District office on February 23, 2012 at 1:14pm by the employer.
| End Use | Project Type | Project Cost | Stories | Non-building Height | Fatality | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Excavation, landfill | New project or new addition | $50,000 to $250,000 | |||||
| Employee # | Inspection Nr | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation | Construction |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 314828377 | Hospitalized injury | Fracture | Occupation not reported | Distance of Fall: feet Worker Height Above Ground/Floor: 11 feet Cause: Excavation Fatality Cause: Fall, other |
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