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Accident Summary Nr: 202719142 - Carpenter Fractures Back in Fall from Roof
| Inspection Nr | Date Opened | SIC | NAICS | Establishment Name |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 317351666 | 01/21/2014 | 1751 | 238130 | Fc Framing, Inc.Dba Framecom |
Abstract: On January 14, 2014, Employee #1, a carpenter employed by FC Framing, Inc., DBA Framecom, was engaged in exterior carpentry at a new two-story single family residence under construction. He was on the roof and installing plywood sheeting at the exterior wall. Employee #1's foot slipped on a rafter when he tried to go back inside the building. He fell to the concrete ground, a fall height of 15 feet, and landed on his right side. Emergency services were called, and Employee #1 was transported to the hospital. He was admitted and treated for injuries including a spinal fracture. This event was investigated by Cal/OSHA.
Keywords:
FRACTURE, INSTALLING, ROOF, CARPENTER, CONSTRUCTION, RAFTER, WOOD PANEL, BACK, FALL, FALL PROTECTION
| End Use | Project Type | Project Cost | Stories | Non-building Height | Fatality | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single family or duplex dwelling | New project or new addition | $1,000,000 to $5,000,000 | 2 | 30 | |||
| Employee # | Inspection Nr | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation | Construction |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 317351666 | Hospitalized injury | Fracture | Occupation not reported | Distance of Fall: feet Worker Height Above Ground/Floor: 15 feet Cause: Exterior carpentry Fatality Cause: Fall from roof |