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Inspection Detail
Inspection: 101130516 - Luis Vargas
Inspection Information - Office: Chicago South Area Office
Site Address:
Luis Vargas
2622 W. Division
Chicago, IL 60622
Mailing Address:
, , 00000
Union Status: NonUnion
SIC:1799
NAICS: 0
Inspection Type: Accident
Scope: No Insp/Other
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 08/17/1987
Emphasis:
Case Closed: 08/17/1987
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 360170641 |
Investigation Summary
On August 10, 1987, Employee #1 and his coworker were painting outside a three-story building. Their equipment consisted of a 12-ft-2-in.scaffold with the 2-ft-10-in.cross planks for the decking. Three planks were used for decking. While lowering the ladders to work on the 2nd floor the inside cross braces broke. The entire scaffold collapsed and Employee #1 and the coworker fell to the ground level. Employee #1 had skull fracture and ruptured bladder. Another worker was treated and released. Employee #1 and the coworker were working as a favor and not under contract.
Keywords: FRACTURE, COLLAPSE, LADDER, CONSTRUCTION, PLANK, SKULL, BLADDER, BRACE, FALL, SCAFFOLD
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 101130516 | Fatality | Fracture | Occupation not reported |