Accident Report Detail

Accident Summary Nr: 999615 - Employee dies of blood clot while recovering from fall

Accident Summary Nr: 999615 -- Report ID: 0552700 -- Event Date: 09/08/1987
Inspection Nr	Date Opened	SIC	NAICS	Establishment Name
104549506	09/30/1987	1731	0	Bonniwell Electric Of Dassel, Inc.

Abstract: On September 8, 1987, Employee #1 elevated himself 12 ft in a Halline utility bucket truck, model EMF 14SL, and positioned himself next to a roof. As he attempted to climb out of the bucket and onto the roof, the basket tipped and he fell to the pavement. Employee #1 sustained a fractured pelvis and was hospitalized. During his recovery in the hospital, a blood clot moved into his lung and he died. At the time of the accident, Employee #1 was not tied off with a belt and lanyard.

Keywords: BLOOD CLOT, FRACTURE, WORK RULES, CONSTRUCTION, PELVIS, FALL, FALL PROTECTION, ELEVATED WORK PLAT, TIE-OFF, CIRCULATORY BLOCKAGE

Employee Details
Employee #	Inspection Nr	Age	Sex	Degree of Injury	Nature of Injury	Occupation
1	104549506			Fatality	Fracture	Electricians

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