Inspection Detail

Inspection: 1516748.015 - Pam Martin Enterprises, Inc.

Inspection Information - Office: Oakland District Office

Investigation Summary

At 10:41 a.m. on December 4, 2020, an employee working for a employer that installs and repairs garage doors for commercial and residential customers was repairing a rollup garage door at a warehouse. The employee was standing halfway up a 10 foot A-frame stepladder. The employee had blocked the door using straps and a forklift. The door rattled causing the employee to become startled and lose his balance. The employee fell feet first to the ground 4 feet below. The ladder remained in position. The employee was hospitalized to treat a fractured right ankle.

Keywords: Ankle, Blunt force, Blunt force trauma, Commercial Building, Construction, Distracted, Door, Fall, Fall From Elevation, Falling Object, Foot, Fracture, Ground, Ladder, Lost Balance, Material Handling, Overhead Door, Repair, Stepladder, Warehouse