Accident Report Detail
Accident Summary Nr: 95773.015 - Two employees fall from mobile ladder stand, and one is kill
| Inspection Nr | Date Opened | SIC | NAICS | Establishment Name |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1234480.015 | 05/19/2017 | 488490 | The Sherwin-Williams Company |
Abstract: At 2:45 p.m. on April 24, 2017, two maintenance employees worked to install a bearing on a Raymond High-Lift powered industrial truck. The work was performed indoors in the Maintenance Shop. The employees stood on a 6 riser Tri-Arc Mobile Ladder Stand, (serial: 09973, capacity: 450 pounds, tread width: 16 inches, top step height: 57.5 inches). The ladder stand was placed sideways next to the forklift. Employee #1 stood on the top step to install the bearing while Employee #2 stood on the lower steps and pried the mast apart using 14-inch long screwdriver. The lateral force caused the ladder stand to kick out and the employees fell. Employee #1 fell and hit his head on the concrete resulting in a skull fracture. Employee #2 grabbed the forks of the forklift and did not fall to the floor. Employee #1 was hospitalized until May 14, 2017 when he was released to home. On May 19, 2017, the employee died from a blood clot.
| Employee # | Inspection Nr | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1234480.015 | 65 | M | Fatality |
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