Accident Report Detail
Accident Summary Nr: 202545620 - Employee Falls Through Skylight and Fractures Spine
| Inspection Nr | Date Opened | SIC | NAICS | Establishment Name |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 126191873 | 10/24/2013 | 7361 | 561310 | Frank Crum |
Abstract: On September 23, 2013, Employee #1 and a coworker were applying a roofing emulsion to a flat roof of a single story residence. They used a hose to apply the emulsion. Employee #1 was guiding the hose as the coworker applied the material. On the roof, there was a 2 ft by 8 ft skylight, which was covered, but left unguarded. While they were working, Employee #1 fell onto the skylight and through the cover and the glass. He landed inside the residence. The fall height was approximately 11 ft. Employee #1 was transported to a medical center, where he was hospitalized and treated for three days due to a lumbar fracture.
| Employee # | Inspection Nr | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 126191873 | Hospitalized injury | Bruise/Contus/Abras | Occupation not reported |
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