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Accident Summary Nr: 894410 - Employees injured in scaffold collapse

Accident Summary Nr: 894410 -- Report ID: 0355114 -- Event Date: 02/15/1993
Inspection NrDate OpenedSICNAICSEstablishment Name
12367601702/23/199317510Precission Carpentry Inc.

Abstract: At approximately 2:15 p.m. on February 15, 1993, Employees #1 and #2 were working on a pump jack scaffold. The employer had the pump jack's pole supports 18 feet apart, but the manufacturer of the jacks stipulates that the jacks should be supported every 7 feet. The scaffold collapsed and Employees #1 and #2 fell 21 ft to the ground. Employee #1 suffered injuries to his back and pelvis and was hospitalized. Employee #2 suffered minor injuries to his face, and was treated and released.

Keywords: SUPPORT POSTS, COLLAPSE, WORK RULES, CONSTRUCTION, PUMP JACK SCAFFOLD, SCAFFOLD COLLAPSE, BACK, PELVIS, FALL, FACE

Employee Details
Employee # Inspection Nr Age Sex Degree of Injury Nature of Injury Occupation
1 123676017 Hospitalized injury Fracture Carpenters
2 123676017 Non Hospitalized injury Bruise/Contus/Abras Carpenters

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