Inspection Detail
Inspection: 119668143 - Engineered Air Systems
Inspection Information - Office: Oakland District Office
Site Address:
Engineered Air Systems
801 Heinz
Berkeley, CA 94802
Mailing Address:
720 12th Street, Richmond, CA 94802
Union Status: NonUnion
SIC:1711
NAICS: 0
Inspection Type: Accident
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 11/08/1995
Planning Guide: Safety-Construction
Emphasis:
Case Closed: 11/09/1995
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 362139842 |
Investigation Summary
At approximately 7:30 a.m. on July 14, 1995, Employee #1, of an HVAC contractor, was on an 8 ft stepladder installing duct work. He had just begun to work and was on a mezzanine above the first floor. He was taking measurements in order to install more duct work for a furnace and was not wearing his tools. Apparently Employee #1 fell approximately 6 ft, fracturing and dislocating both of his wrists. He also sustained a concussion and laceration to the head. The Louisville model #WS2008 ladder was not broken or altered. No one witnessed the fall and Employee #1 does not recall anything pertaining to the fall.
Keywords: FRACTURE, HEAD, INSTALLING, STEPLADDER, LADDER, CONSTRUCTION, LACERATION, FALL, CONCUSSION, WRIST
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 119668143 | Hospitalized injury | Fracture | Sheetmetal duct installers |
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