Accident Report Detail

Accident Summary Nr: 633529 - Employee injured in fall from open-sided floor

Accident Summary Nr: 633529 -- Report ID: 0215800 -- Event Date: 08/31/1988
Inspection Nr	Date Opened	SIC	NAICS	Establishment Name
18148767	08/31/1988	1711	0	Burns Brothers Contractors, Inc.

Abstract: Employee #1 and a helper were attempting to move a 75 lb pipe buggy from the fourth floor to the second floor of a multi-story building. They were using a well wheel and rope. Employee #1 had lifted the pipe buggy just off the floor with the rope while the helper pushed it past the edge of the floor. As Employee #1 attempted to lower the pipe buggy, the rope began to slip through his gloved hand. Employee #1 apparently lost his balance and fell approximately 40 ft over the edge of the open-sided floor to the ground. Employee #1 suffered a fractured pelvis, collarbone, and head injuries. No guardrails were in place nor were safety belts and lanyards in use.

Keywords: FRACTURE, GUARDRAIL, ROPE, GLOVE, SLIP, CONSTRUCTION, FALL, FALL PROTECTION, LOST BALANCE, OPEN-SIDED FLOOR

Employee Details
Employee #	Inspection Nr	Age	Sex	Degree of Injury	Nature of Injury	Occupation
1	18148767			Hospitalized injury	Fracture	Occupation not reported

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