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Inspection Detail
Inspection: 126762491 - Rick Evans Roofing Inc
Inspection Information - Office: Utah Division Of Occupational Safety And Health
Site Address:
Rick Evans Roofing Inc
1155 East 2100 South
Salt Lake City, UT 84105
Mailing Address:
1077 West 600 North, Orem, UT 84057
Union Status: NonUnion
SIC:1761
NAICS: 0
Inspection Type: Accident
Scope: Complete
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 08/27/1996
Planning Guide: Safety-Construction
Emphasis:
Case Closed: 08/27/1996
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 361535206 |
Investigation Summary
At approximately 11:45 a.m. on August 27, 1996, Employee #1, age 18, was applying a waterproof membrane on the fourth-floor balcony of an apartment complex under construction. A wooden guardrail had been installed but Employee #1 did not notice that the rail had developed a split. When he pressed against it, the railing failed and he fell more than 30 ft to the ground. Employee #1 fractured both ankles.
Keywords: FRACTURE, GUARDRAIL, WORK RULES, CONSTRUCTION, EQUIPMENT FAILURE, FALL, FALL PROTECTION, ANKLE
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 126762491 | Hospitalized injury | Fracture | Roofers |