Inspection Detail

Inspection: 1510635.015 - Francis Sherow Iii

Inspection Information - Office: Albany Area Office

Investigation Summary

At 6:00 p.m. on January 17, 2021, an employee worked with a coworker to install a sign on a small ledge over the entrance to a building. Aluminum extension ladders were set up on either side of the ledge so the employees could carry the sign up to the ledge. After completing the installation, the employee attempted to climb back down the ladder, but fell approximately fifteen feet. The employee received blunt force trauma to the head, neck, and torso and was killed.

Keywords: Advertising Sign, Blunt force trauma, Climbing on Ladder, Descending, Extension Ladder, Fall, Head, Installing, Ladder, Neck, Torso