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Accident Summary Nr: 73825.015 - Worker Trips And Falls From Dumpster And Fractures Neck
| Inspection Nr | Date Opened | SIC | NAICS | Establishment Name |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1020969.015 | 01/29/2015 | 236115 | David Gerard Construction |
Abstract: At 10:29 a.m. on January 23, 2015, Employee #1, employed by a construction subco ntractor at a multiemployer construction site, was working inside a metal dumpst er. He was using his weight to compress trash inside the dumpster. Employee #1 tripped over a 2 by 4 piece of lumber, lost his footing, and fell out of the du mpster and down to the dirt floor. Emergency services were called, and Employee #1 was transported to the hospital. He was admitted and treated for a hairline fracture of his neck.
Keywords:
cleaning, construction, dumpster, fall, fracture, lost balance, material handling, neck, receptacle, tripped
| End Use | Project Type | Project Cost | Stories | Non-building Height | Fatality | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New project or new addition | 2 | ||||||
| Employee # | Inspection Nr | Age | Sex | Degree | Nature of Injury | Occupation | Construction |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1020969.015 | 46 | M | Hospitalized injury | Construction Laborer | Distance of Fall: feet Worker Height Above Ground/Floor: feet Cause: Other Activities-Installing Ornamental And Archite Fatality Cause: |