Accident Report Detail
Accident Summary Nr: 202477204 - Employee Falls from Roof While Flying Kite and Is Killed
| Inspection Nr | Date Opened | SIC | NAICS | Establishment Name |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 312666886 | 06/07/2011 | 3491 | 332911 | Southern California Valve Inc |
Abstract: On June 7, 2011, Employee #1, who was employed by a valve manufacturer in Santa Fe Springs, CA, was on the roof of his employer's production/manufacturing building. Employee #1 was attempting to fly a self-made kite, an activity which was not part of his normal work duties. Two witnesses saw Employee #1 on the roof, as early as 9:00 a.m., attempting to fly the kite. Between 2:30 p.m. and 3:00 p.m., Employee #1 fell through a translucent plastic skylight, located near the center and one third the distance from the south parapet wall of the roof. Employee #1 hit a machine on the way down and landed on the concrete floor, 25 feet to 30 feet below. Emergency rescue personnel were called immediately. Employee #1 was killed and was pronounced dead at the scene. The fire department notified the Division at 5:55 p.m. on June 7, 2011. According to the employer, its management was not aware that Employee #1 was on the roof attempting to fly a kite. According to Employee #1's work time card for June 7, 2011, Employee #1 clocked in at 6:52 a.m. but had not clocked out before he fell through the skylight. No witnesses were on the roof, when Employee #1 fell through the skylight. Employee #1 was not using any fall protection harnesses or safety lines. The company considered flying a kite on the roof of the production building to be a form of horseplay.
| Employee # | Inspection Nr | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 312666886 | Fatality | Other | Occupation not reported |
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