Accident Report Detail

Accident Summary Nr: 693309 - Employee killed when elevated work platform collapses

Accident Summary Nr: 693309 -- Report ID: 0355116 -- Event Date: 09/22/1995
Inspection Nr	Date Opened	SIC	NAICS	Establishment Name
126603414	09/22/1995	1761	0	J & B Builders

Abstract: Employee #1, the co-owner of the business, was on a self-propelled work platform elevated approximately 17 ft above the ground, installing sheet metal on a roof facade. The platform measured 31 1/4 in. by 84 1/2 in. at the base, which was weighted but did not have outriggers. When Employee #1 shifted his weight, the platform collapsed and he fell. The back of his head struck against the pavement. Employee #1 died of a fractured skull. The platform was stationary when the accident occurred.

Keywords: HEAD, INSTALLING, OUTRIGGER, COLLAPSE, UNSECURED, WORK RULES, STRUCK AGAINST, CONSTRUCTION, FALL PROTECTION, ELEVATED WORK PLAT

Employee Details
Employee #	Inspection Nr	Age	Sex	Degree of Injury	Nature of Injury	Occupation
1	126603414			Fatality	Concussion	Supervisors; carpenters and related workers

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