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Inspection Detail
Inspection: 102977725 - Teacher'S Pet
Inspection Information - Office: Milwaukee Area Office
Site Address:
Teacher'S Pet
5435 North 92nd Street
Milwaukee, WI 53225
Mailing Address:
11117 West National Avenue, West Allis, WI 53227
Union Status: NonUnion
SIC:6513
NAICS: 0
Inspection Type: Accident
Scope: Complete
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 05/05/1992
Emphasis:
Case Closed: 05/25/1992
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 360405401 |
Investigation Summary
At 2:00 p.m. on May 2, 1992, Employee #1 was repairing a shutter on the second floor of an apartment building when a tenant asked him to go up to the roof to remove a kid's toy. The height of the roof was 17 ft 10 in. and the employee was using a 25 ft extension ladder. He was on the roof when the ladder fell down. Tenants replaced the ladder twice. Winds in the area at the time were up to 40 mph. Employee #1 descended the ladder without checking the locking mechanism for the extension. The ladder dropped approximately 8 to 10 ft before the lock engaged, causing Employee #1 to lose his balance and fall off the ladder. He broke his rib cage, which punctured his heart, killing him.
Keywords: HEART, FRACTURE, HIGH WIND, EXTENSION LADDER, LOCKING PINS, RIB, FALL, LOST BALANCE, PUNCTURE
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 102977725 | Fatality | Puncture | Occupation not reported |