Accident Report Detail

Accident Summary Nr: 97277.015 - Employee falls through roof hole, and lacerates eye

Accident Summary Nr: 97277.015 -- Report ID: 0636900 -- Event Date: 07/19/2017
Inspection Nr	Date Opened	SIC	NAICS	Establishment Name
1247943.015	07/19/2017		238160	Clear Sky Home Solutions

Abstract: On July 19, 2017, Employee #1 and Coworker #1, employed by an information technology services company, were installing a roof hatch at a work site. Employee #1 lifted one end of the roof hatch to insert a wood board underneath the edge. He slipped on some insulation and slid the roof hatch forward, exposing an open hole. Employee #1 fell through the hole, a fall height of approximately 16.5 feet. Emergency services were called, and Employee #1 was transported to the hospital. He was admitted and treated for a laceration above his eye.

Keywords: Building, Construction, Eye, Fall, Fall Protection, Hatch, Installing, Laceration, Roof, Roof Opening

Employee Details
Employee #	Inspection Nr	Age	Sex	Degree of Injury	Nature of Injury	Occupation
1	1247943.015	30	M	Hospitalized injury		Roofers

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