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Accident Summary Nr: 96192.015 - Building inspector falls from ladder and injures head and ar

Accident Summary Nr: 96192.015 -- Report ID: 1054115 -- Event Date: 06/05/2017
Inspection Nr	Date Opened	SIC	NAICS	Establishment Name
1240758.015	06/07/2017	9131	921140	317717190 - City Of Bend

Abstract: On June 5, 2017, Employee #1, a city building inspector, was inspecting a multifamily residential building that was under construction. Employee #1 ascended an extension ladder to access the building's second level that was approximately 9 feet from the ground. The ladder slid forward, and Employee #1 fell, first striking a vertical support stud with his right arm and then landing on the concrete floor, striking his rear and head. Employee #1 was knocked unconscious. Emergency services were called, and he was transported to the hospital and received treatment for his injuries. During the subsequent investigation, it was determined that three other building inspectors witnessed Employee #1's fall. It was reported that the rubber padding was missing from the bottom of the ladder's feet, and the ladder was not secured to the landing.

Keywords: Arm, Building, Construction, Extension Ladder, Fall, Fall Protection, Head, Ladder, Residential Construction, Unconsciousness

Accident Details
End Use		Project Type		Project Cost	Stories	Non-building Height	Fatality
Multi-family dwelling		New project or new addition		$5,000,000 to $20,000,000	2

Employee Details
Employee #	Inspection Nr	Age	Sex	Degree of Injury	Nature of Injury	Occupation	Construction
1	1240758.015	60	M	Hospitalized injury		Occupation not reported	Distance of Fall: 9 feet Worker Height Above Ground/Floor: 9 feet Cause: Temporary work (buildings, facilities) Fatality Cause:

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