Accident Report Detail

Accident Summary Nr: 96579.015 - Worker falls from beam and incurs multiple injuries

Accident Summary Nr: 96579.015 -- Report ID: 0552652 -- Event Date: 05/30/2017
Inspection Nr	Date Opened	SIC	NAICS	Establishment Name
1240514.015	06/21/2017		237310	Rieth-Riley Construction Co., Inc.

Abstract: At 4:30 p.m. on May 30, 2017, Employee #1, employed by a construction company, was working at a construction job site. He was straddling an I-beam and machinery framework while using a come-a-long to move a gear box into place. The come-a-long slipped, causing Employee #1 to lose his balance and fall, a fall height of approximately 12 feet. Emergency services were called, and Employee #1 was transported to the hospital. He was admitted and treated for three fractured ribs, a partially collapsed lung, a concussion, and various contusions and lacerations.

Keywords: Beam, Concussion, Fall, Fall Protection, Fracture, Hoisting Mechanism, Installing, Laceration, Lung, Rib

Employee Details
Employee #	Inspection Nr	Age	Sex	Degree of Injury	Nature of Injury	Occupation
1	1240514.015	55	M	Hospitalized injury		Supervisors, mechanics and repairers

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