Accident Report Detail
Accident Summary Nr: 74107.015 - Two Workers Fall And Are Injured When Elevator Shaft Floor C
Inspection Nr | Date Opened | SIC | NAICS | Establishment Name |
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1041892.015 | 01/08/2015 | 238310 | Stunner Contractors, Inc. |
Abstract: At 2:15 p.m. on January 2, 2015, Employees #1 and #2, employed by a construction company, were engaged in drywall finishing work in an elevator shaft of a build ing. They were on the second floor level. The flooring that covered the elevat or shaft gave way and collapsed, and the two employees fell to the first floor o f the elevator shaft, an estimated fall height of 12 to 15 feet. Emergency serv ices were called, and both employees were transported to the hospital and admitt ed. Employee #1 was treated for a right ankle fracture and fall trauma. Employ ee #2 was treated for head injuries and lacerations. During the subsequent inve stigation, it was determined that the floor that gave way had been installed and used for approximately 5 to 6 months prior to its failure.
Employee # | Inspection Nr | Age | Sex | Degree | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
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1 | 1041892.015 | 23 | M | Non Hospitalized injury | Drywall installers | |
2 | 1041892.015 | 30 | M | Non Hospitalized injury | Drywall installers |