Accident Report Detail
Accident Summary Nr: 202545729 - Employee Fractures Legs in Fall from Ladder
| Inspection Nr | Date Opened | SIC | NAICS | Establishment Name |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 314866104 | 10/08/2013 | 1721 | 238320 | Jerold Fine |
Abstract: On September 23, 2013, Employee #1 was on a 24 ft extension ladder, painting the exterior of a house. The grass had been wet that morning and the employee's shoes were slippery. Employee #1 slipped and fell approximately 22 ft to the ground. A coworker called the Fire Department, and the employee was transported to an area hospital, where he was treated for fractures to both his legs. Employee #1 was hospitalized for three days.
| End Use | Project Type | Project Cost | Stories | Non-building Height | Fatality | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single family or duplex dwelling | Maintenance or repair | Under $50,000 | 2 | ||||
| Employee # | Inspection Nr | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation | Construction |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 314866104 | Hospitalized injury | Fracture | Occupation not reported | Distance of Fall: feet Worker Height Above Ground/Floor: 22 feet Cause: Exterior painting Fatality Cause: Fall from/with ladder |
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