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Accident Summary Nr: 741884 - Four employees injured when scaffold collapses

Accident Summary Nr: 741884 -- Report ID: 0352440 -- Event Date: 04/10/1989
Inspection NrDate OpenedSICNAICSEstablishment Name
10842251004/11/198917510R & R Construction Company

Abstract: Employees #1 through #4 were approximately 20 ft high on a pump jack scaffold, installing cedar siding on a house. The pole snapped, causing the employees to fall to the ground. Employees #1 and #3 sustained bruises to their abdomens, Employee #2 sustained a fractured foot, and Employee #4 sustained back sprains. The scaffolding was carrying more weight than specified.

Keywords: FRACTURE, INSTALLING, CARPENTER, WORK RULES, OVERLOADED, CONSTRUCTION, PUMP JACK SCAFFOLD, SCAFFOLD COLLAPSE, FALL, FOOT

Employee Details
Employee # Inspection Nr Age Sex Degree of Injury Nature of Injury Occupation
1 108422510 Hospitalized injury Bruise/Contus/Abras Carpenters
2 108422510 Hospitalized injury Fracture Carpenters
3 108422510 Hospitalized injury Strain/Sprain Carpenters
4 108422510 Hospitalized injury Bruise/Contus/Abras Carpenters

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