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Accident Summary Nr: 202545729 - Employee Fractures Legs in Fall from Ladder

Accident Summary Nr: 202545729 -- Report ID: 0950641 -- Event Date: 09/23/2013
Inspection NrDate OpenedSICNAICSEstablishment Name
31486610410/08/20131721238320Jerold 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.

Keywords: FRACTURE, EXTENSION LADDER, FALL, PAINTER, LEG
Accident Details
End Use Project Type Project Cost Stories Non-building Height Fatality
Single family or duplex dwelling Maintenance or repair Under $50,000 2

Employee Details
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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