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Accident Summary Nr: 202478996 - Employee Falls from Roof, Later Dies
| Inspection Nr | Date Opened | SIC | NAICS | Establishment Name |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 316347038 | 06/14/2013 | 1761 | 238160 | Midwest Roofing & Solar |
Abstract: At approximately 4:00 p.m. on June 13, 2013, Employee #1, of Midwest Roofing & Solar, was performing roofing renovations, installing wood pieces at ends of wood rafters near the south edge of the building. The employee lost his balance and fell from the edge of the roof, approximately 15 ft, landing on the ground in front of unit D-7. Emergency Medical Service was called, and Employee #1 was transported to LA USC Medical Center, where he was treated for head, eye and facial fractures. The employee was hospitalized for five days and was pronounced dead on June 18, 2013.
Keywords:
EYE, FRACTURE, HEAD, INSTALLING, ROOF, WOOD PANEL, ROOFER, FALL, LOST BALANCE, ROOF PANEL
| End Use | Project Type | Project Cost | Stories | Non-building Height | Fatality | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Other building | Maintenance or repair | Under $50,000 | 2 | 15 | X | ||
| Employee # | Inspection Nr | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation | Construction |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 316347038 | Fatality | Other | Roofers | Distance of Fall: feet Worker Height Above Ground/Floor: 15 feet Cause: Roofing Fatality Cause: Fall from roof |