Inspection Detail
Inspection: 113335111 - Villa Maria Community Center
Inspection Information - Office: Erie Area Office
Site Address:
Villa Maria Community Center
Evergreen Road
Villa Maria, PA 16155
Mailing Address:
P.O. Box 313, Villa Maria, PA 16155
Union Status: NonUnion
SIC:8361
NAICS: 0
Inspection Type: Accident
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 11/18/1994
Emphasis:
Case Closed: 12/29/1994
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 360842199 |
Investigation Summary
Employee #1 was using a 16 ft type TA wooden stepladder to change an overhead light bulb in a church chapel. He was being assisted by two coworkers who were steadying the ladder at the base. Employee #1 had gone up the ladder, removed the cover and light, and returned to the floor. He then had gone back up the ladder to replace the light. He had taken several steps back down the ladder when he hesitated, let go of the ladder, and fell, landing on his left side on a pew. He suffered a broken back and died from a lacerated aorta.
Keywords: FRACTURE, MAINTENANCE, STEPLADDER, LADDER, LIGHTING FIXTURE, DESCENDING, BACK, LACERATION, FALL, ARTERY
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 113335111 | Fatality | Other | Occupation not reported |
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