Accident Report Detail
Accident Summary Nr: 97551.015 - Worker falls from ladder, breaks wrist and ribs, sustains he
| Inspection Nr | Date Opened | SIC | NAICS | Establishment Name |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1224400.015 | 04/07/2017 | 238210 | Portermatt Electric, Inc. |
Abstract: At 10:50 a.m. on February 1, 2017, Employee #1 and Coworker #1, employed by an electrical services company, were working at the rear of a retail shopping center. They were climbing a fixed ladder to access the building attic in preparation for repairing a lighting system. Employee #1, who was carrying an impact drill under his arm, had reached the ladder's upper rung when he fell. He fell approximately 7 to 8 feet onto Coworker #1 at the bottom of the ladder, and then fell an additional 3 feet to the concrete surface. Emergency services were called, and Employee #1 was transported to the hospital. Employee #1 was admitted and treated for fractures to his wrist and three ribs, a head laceration, and a concussion.
| Employee # | Inspection Nr | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation | Construction |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1224400.015 | 46 | M | Hospitalized injury | Electricians' apprentices | Distance of Fall: feet Worker Height Above Ground/Floor: feet Cause: Fencing, installing lights, signs, etc. Fatality Cause: |
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