Inspection Detail

Inspection: 120337035 - Vern'S Commercial Refrigeration

Inspection Information - Office: American Canyon District Office

Inspection Nr: 120337035

Report ID: 0950622

Date Opened: 01/21/2003

Site Address:
Vern'S Commercial Refrigeration
4971 Allison Parkway
Vacaville, CA 94587

Mailing Address:
P. O. Box 2233, Davis, CA 95617

Union Status: NonUnion

SIC:1711

NAICS: 238220/ Plumbing, Heating, and Air-Conditioning Contractors

Inspection Type: Accident

Scope: Partial

Advanced Notice: N

Ownership: Private

Safety/Health: Safety

Close Conference: 03/20/2003

Emphasis: S:Construction (Cship)

Case Closed: 04/11/2003

Related Activity
Type	Activity Nr	Safety	Health
Accident	361734270

Investigation Summary

Investigation Nr: 201485323

Event: 01/09/2003

Employee died due to 25-foot fall

On January 9, 2003, Employee #1 was attempting to climb down a rooftop access ladder that was 30 feet in length while carrying tools in one hand. It had been raining throughout the day and the ladder rungs were wet. For some reason, he lost his balance and fell. Employee #1 traveled approximately 25 feet before landing on the hood of a parked vehicle and bounced to the ground. Employee #1 was hospitalized and treated for his injuries to include: eight- fractured-ribs, punctured lungs, fractured pelvis and spine, lacerated liver, and a punctured heart. He died eight days later.

Keywords: HEART, FRACTURE, LUNG, SPINE, LIVER, LACERATION, PELVIS, RIB, FALL, PUNCTURE

Investigated Inspection
#	Inspection	Age	Sex	Degree of Injury	Nature of Injury	Occupation
1	120337035			Fatality	Fracture	Heating, air conditioning, and refrig. mechanics

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