Accident Report Detail
Accident Summary Nr: 86744.015 - Worker is Killed in Fall From Aerial Lift
| Inspection Nr | Date Opened | SIC | NAICS | Establishment Name |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1162036.015 | 07/07/2016 | 0783 | 561730 | 57226 - Wa Kendall And Company Inc |
Abstract: At approximately 11:00 am on July 5, 2016, a worker was trimming trees from an aerial lift, when a hydraulic cylinder on the lift broke. The bucket fell approximately 40 feet to the ground, ejecting the worker. Although he was tied off, the worker struck the ground. Emergency services were contacted and the worker was transported to Paducah Medical Center, where he was hospitalized and died from his injuries on July 7, 2016.
| Employee # | Inspection Nr | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1162036.015 | 36 | M | Fatality | Occupation not reported |
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