Inspection Detail
Inspection: 1402878.015 - West Roofing Systems Inc.
Inspection Information - Office: Cleveland Area Office
Site Address:
West Roofing Systems Inc.
4780 Hinkley Industrial Parkway
Cleveland, OH 44109
Mailing Address:
121 Commerce Dr., Lagrange, OH 44050
Union Status: NonUnion
SIC:
NAICS: 238160/Roofing Contractors
Inspection Type: Referral
Scope: Complete
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 05/22/2019
Emphasis: L:Fall, L:Piv
Case Closed: 07/10/2019
Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
---|---|---|---|
Referral | 1456796 | Yes |
Investigation Summary
At 3:30 p.m. on May 19, 2019, Employee #1, employed by a roofing contractor, was preparing to climb down a ladder after working on the roof of a one-story commercial building. He had untied the top of the ladder and removed the bungee cord. As he started to climb down, the ladder fell. The employee fell a height of 25 feet. He was transported to the hospital and admitted for treatment of fall-related injuries.
Keywords: Access/Egress, Blunt force trauma, Climbing on Ladder, Construction, Cord Connector, Fall, Fall Protection, Falling Object, Ladder, Rehabilitation, Repair, Roof, Struck Against
# | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
1 | 1402878.015 | 33 | M | Hospitalized injury | Roofers: Helpers |