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Accident Summary Nr: 202615423 - Carpenter Falls, Fractures Face When Guardrail Fails
| Inspection Nr | Date Opened | SIC | NAICS | Establishment Name |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 317344265 | 01/29/2014 | 1751 | 238130 | A & E Builders Llc |
| Inspection Nr | Date Opened | SIC | NAICS | Establishment Name |
| 317344257 | 01/29/2014 | 1541 | 236210 | Lorentz Bruun Co Inc |
Abstract: On January 29, 2014, Employee #1, a carpenter employed by A & E Buildings LLC, was installing framing at a multifamily residential building. A guardrail system failed, and Employee #1 fell approximately 21 feet to a graveled area below. Emergency services were called, and Employee #1 was transported to the hospital, where he was admitted and treated for a facial fracture. This event was investigated by Oregon OSHA.
Keywords:
EQUIPMENT FAILURE, FRACTURE, GUARDRAIL, INSTALLING, BUILDING, CARPENTER, CONSTRUCTION, FALL, FALL PROTECTION, FACE
| End Use | Project Type | Project Cost | Stories | Non-building Height | Fatality | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Multi-family dwelling | New project or new addition | $1,000,000 to $5,000,000 | 4 | ||||
| Employee # | Inspection Nr | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation | Construction |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 317344265 | Hospitalized injury | Fracture | Occupation not reported | Distance of Fall: feet Worker Height Above Ground/Floor: 21 feet Cause: Exterior carpentry Fatality Cause: Fall from/with structure (other than roof) |
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| 2 | 317344257 | Occupation not reported | Distance of Fall: feet Worker Height Above Ground/Floor: feet Cause: Fatality Cause: |