Accident Report Detail

Accident Summary Nr: 814335 - Employee killed in 75 ft fall from roof

Accident Summary Nr: 814335 -- Report ID: 0552700 -- Event Date: 10/07/1991
Inspection Nr	Date Opened	SIC	NAICS	Establishment Name
111669479	10/08/1991	8211	0	Independent School District 834, Stillwater Jrhigh

Abstract: At approximately 3:30 p.m. on October 7, 1991, Employee #1 was hoisting material from ground level to roof level near the edge of a flat-roofed building. He was not using any fall protection. The material was attached to a rope, which was draped over the roof edge and extended to the ground, and hoisted manually. During the hoisting process, the material became wedged between or under a ledge of brick located approximately 45 ft up the face of the building. Employee #1 attempted to dislodge the material, but lost his balance and fell 75 ft to his death.

Keywords: ROOF, HOISTING MECHANISM, WORK RULES, JAMMED, MANUAL MAT HANDLING, FALL, FALL PROTECTION, LOST BALANCE

Employee Details
Employee #	Inspection Nr	Age	Sex	Degree of Injury	Nature of Injury	Occupation
1	111669479			Fatality	Other	Biological science teachers

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