Accident Report Detail

Accident Summary Nr: 95439.015 - Worker falls through skylight, incurs multiple fractures

Accident Summary Nr: 95439.015 -- Report ID: 0216000 -- Event Date: 02/23/2017
Inspection Nr	Date Opened	SIC	NAICS	Establishment Name
1212799.015	02/23/2017		236115	Kbs Construction

Abstract: At 10:30 a.m. on February 23, 2017, Employee #1, employed by a roofing company, was working at a multiemployer construction site, a residential building. He was on the roof and installing roofing shingles. Employee #1 was instructed to clear some debris. As he removed the debris, he stepped over a skylight opening that was not properly protected. It was covered only with black paper. Employee #1 fell through the opening and into the house. Emergency services were called, and Employee #1 was transported to the hospital. He was admitted and treated for multiple fractures, including a skull fracture and fractures to his shoulder, hand, and fingers.

Keywords: Floor Opening, Fracture, Hand, Residential Construction, Roof, Roofer, Shoulder, Skull, Skylight, Unsecured

Accident Details
End Use		Project Type		Project Cost	Stories	Non-building Height	Fatality
Single family or duplex dwelling		Maintenance or repair

Employee Details
Employee #	Inspection Nr	Age	Sex	Degree of Injury	Nature of Injury	Occupation	Construction
1	1212799.015	42	M	Hospitalized injury		Roof Repar: Shingle	Distance of Fall: feet Worker Height Above Ground/Floor: feet Cause: Roofing Fatality Cause:

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