Accident Report Detail
Accident Summary Nr: 202657763 - Employee Falls Through Skylight and Is Killed
| Inspection Nr | Date Opened | SIC | NAICS | Establishment Name |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 316671064 | 08/31/2013 | 1521 | 236118 | Hillpointe Construction Inc. |
Abstract: At approximately 16:12 p.m. on August 30, 2013, Employee#1 was working on the roof setting up the water hoses and pressure washer to wash down the side of the building walkway to the ground level. There were skylights within 6 ft of his work area. These skylights were not protected by physical barriers, a fall protection system or other equivalent means. While working, he stepped on and fell through one of the unprotected skylights. He fell approximately 25 ft and struck the ground. Employee #1 suffered blunt force injuries and was pronounced deceased at 16:38 p.m. by emergency medical personnel, who had arrived at the site of the incident.
| End Use | Project Type | Project Cost | Stories | Non-building Height | Fatality | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Commercial building | Alteration or rehabilitation | Under $50,000 | 1 | 25 | X | ||
| Employee # | Inspection Nr | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation | Construction |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 316671064 | Fatality | Other | Painters, construction and maintenance | Distance of Fall: feet Worker Height Above Ground/Floor: 25 feet Cause: Exterior painting Fatality Cause: Fall from roof |
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