Accident Report Detail
Accident Summary Nr: 68109.015 - Employee suffers heart attack while on ladder, falls and die
| Inspection Nr | Date Opened | SIC | NAICS | Establishment Name |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 996044.015 | 09/19/2014 | 238220 | R.E.L. Schneider Co., Inc. |
Abstract: At approximately 12:30 p.m. on September 19, 2014, an employee was standing on a Louisville Fiberglass Step Ladder preparing to climb down to the floor. The employee was found face down after being on a ladder. The employee apparently fell striking the ground and the I beams supporting the mechanical units in the penthouse mechanical room. The medical examiners office deemed the accident a heart related issue and no apparent issues from a possible fall. The employee apparently died of heart related issues and not work related.
| End Use | Project Type | Project Cost | Stories | Non-building Height | Fatality | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Commercial building | New project or new addition | $50,000 to $250,000 | 4 | 5 | X | ||
| Employee # | Inspection Nr | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation | Construction |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 996044.015 | 47 | M | Fatality | Sheet metal workers | Distance of Fall: 4 feet Worker Height Above Ground/Floor: 4 feet Cause: Installing equipment (HVAC and other) Fatality Cause: |
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