Inspection Detail

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Inspection: 1767540.015 - 317737440 - Jim Fisher Roofing And Construction Inc

Inspection Information - Office: Or-E-Portland - Safety 1 1054111

Investigation Summary

At 1:30 p.m. on August 7, 2024, an employee had been working as a roofer for a roofing contractor. The employee was working at a height of approximately 10 to 15 feet before falling to the lower level. The employee was found either by the homeowner or a coworker. Whoever found the employee called 911. The employee was transported via life flight to the hospital. He later died from injuries sustained in the fall, but the exact time of death unknown.

Keywords: Blunt force, Blunt force trauma, Construction, Fall, Fall From Elevation, Fall Protection, Harness, Lanyard, Lifeline, PPE, PPE Hazard Assessment, Residential Construction, Roof, Roofer