Accident Report Detail
Accident Summary Nr: 202504478 - Employee injured in fall through floor opening
| Inspection Nr | Date Opened | SIC | NAICS | Establishment Name |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 311599484 | 11/13/2007 | 1711 | 238910 | Coastal Metals, Llc |
Abstract: On November 13, 2007, Employee #1, an 18-year-old helper, and a coworker were setting isolators for the curves of exhaust fans in the interior of a building under construction in Essex, MD. The coworker instructed Employee #1 to lift a board covering the opening in order to take measurements. Employee #1 lifted the board, walked forward to rest the board against the wall, and stepped right into the opening. He fell 18 ft 8 in. into a pit, landing on his feet. Employee #1 sustained a fractured pelvis as well as contusions on his legs, arms and head. He was transported by helicopter to the Maryland Shock Trauma Center, where he was treated and released. Employee #1 later stated that the board covering the opening was not labeled as a hole cover.
| End Use | Project Type | Project Cost | Stories | Non-building Height | Fatality | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sewer/water treatment plant | New project or new addition | $1,000,000 to $5,000,000 | 1 | 18 | |||
| Employee # | Inspection Nr | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation | Construction |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 311599484 | Non Hospitalized injury | Fracture | Helpers, construction trades | Distance of Fall: feet Worker Height Above Ground/Floor: 18 feet Cause: Installing equipment (HVAC and other) Fatality Cause: Fall through opening (other than roof) |
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