Accident Report Detail
Accident Summary Nr: 91945.015 - An employee fell approximately 3 feet from a ladder while c
| Inspection Nr | Date Opened | SIC | NAICS | Establishment Name |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1201446.015 | 01/09/2017 | 623312 | The Inn At Coalridge |
Abstract: An employee was changing a ballast while working from a six (6) foot A frame ladder. A 65 year old, English speaking male Employee #1 was tasked to change a ballast in the main hallway. Employee #1 retrieved a six (6) foot fiberglass A frame ladder and his tools to perform the task. Employee #1 only turned off a light switch to change the ballast. The light switch was a three (3) way switch with the other light switch at the other end of the hallway. Employee #1 was changing the ballast, and another employee noticed the hallway lights out and turned on the other switch powering up the ballast. Employee #1 had already "capped" the live side of the ballast, but the switch side was "hot". When the switch was turned on, Employee #1 brushed his hand against the live wire and felt a "jolt". Employee #1 felt the jolt he jerked his hand away, causing him to lose his balance and fall approximately three (3) feet to the ground. Employee #1 fell awkwardly and broke both of his heels. Employee #1 was taken to the hospital via ambulance and is expected to miss 6-8 weeks of work. Fall from ladder.
| Employee # | Inspection Nr | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1201446.015 | 65 | M | Hospitalized injury | Groundskeepers and gardeners, except farm |
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