Accident Report Detail

Accident Summary Nr: 709162 - Employee's legs fractured in fall through skylight

Accident Summary Nr: 709162 -- Report ID: 0854910 -- Event Date: 04/18/1986
Inspection Nr	Date Opened	SIC	NAICS	Establishment Name
102106077	04/21/1986	1791	0	Field Service

Abstract: Employee #1 was cutting skylights in the roof of a building. After cutting four skylight openings and cutting the fifth one on three sides, he stopped to change the saw blade. After changing the blade, Employee #1 stepped onto the incomplete skylight. The roof gave way, causing him to fall 30 ft to a concrete form on the ground. He fractured both legs, and was taken to St. Benedict Hospital.

Keywords: SKYLIGHT, FRACTURE, ROOF, CONSTRUCTION, FALL, ROOF OPENING, INATTENTION, LEG

Employee Details
Employee #	Inspection Nr	Age	Sex	Degree of Injury	Nature of Injury	Occupation
1	102106077			Hospitalized injury	Fracture	Structural metal workers

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