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Inspection Detail
Inspection: 125655654 - Byers Janitorial
Inspection Information - Office: American Canyon District Office
Site Address:
Byers Janitorial
Travis Credit Union, 11 Cernon Street
Vacaville, CA 95688
Mailing Address:
P. O. Box 6540, Vacaville, CA 95688
Union Status: NonUnion
SIC:7349
NAICS: 0
Inspection Type: Accident
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 02/13/1998
Emphasis:
Case Closed: 02/27/1998
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 362079154 |
Investigation Summary
On August 1, 1997, Employee #1 was using a 20 ft extension ladder, Type 1, to clean the 15 ft high second-story, west-side exterior windows on a two-story building. The Werner, model D6120-2, 300 lb extension ladder had a maximum working length of 17 ft. Employee #1 was climbing the ladder when, to the best of his recollection, it didn't stay locked in place and slid down into its lowest position. He either fell or jumped approximately 12 ft onto the concrete walkway, fracturing both heels. Employee #1 was transported to the hospital, where he underwent surgery, followed by an extended period of rehabilitation. He later stated that he could not remember specifics surrounding the incident, and there were no witnesses. Subsequent investigation uncovered no deficiencies in the equipment involved in the accident, all of which was maintained, inspected, and stored properly.
Keywords: WINDOW WASHER, FRACTURE, EXTENSION LADDER, UNSECURED, WORK RULES, LADDER, FALL, FOOT
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 125655654 | Hospitalized injury | Fracture | Janitors and cleaners |