Accident Report Detail
Accident Summary Nr: 202499406 - Employee Falls Off Porch and Dies from Injuries
| Inspection Nr | Date Opened | SIC | NAICS | Establishment Name |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 311104236 | 05/29/2007 | 1521 | 236115 | Gast Construction Co., Inc. |
Abstract: On May 21, 2007, Employee #1, a carpenter, and a coworker were installing decorative railings on the front porch of a single-family home, which measured 14 feet by 6 feet. Employee #1 was stepping over the railing to climb onto the material lift, which would have lowered him to the ground level. As Employee #1 stepped over the railing, he slipped and fell to the ground. Employee #1 sustained thoracic injuries, including broken ribs. He died six days later from his injuries.
| End Use | Project Type | Project Cost | Stories | Non-building Height | Fatality | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single family or duplex dwelling | New project or new addition | $500,000 to $1,000,000 | 2 | X | |||
| Employee # | Inspection Nr | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation | Construction |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 311104236 | Fatality | Other | Carpenters | Distance of Fall: feet Worker Height Above Ground/Floor: 13 feet Cause: Exterior carpentry Fatality Cause: Fall from/with structure (other than roof) |
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