Inspection Detail
Inspection: 18736447 - Tri-State Drywall, Inc.
Inspection Information - Office: Va-E-Manassas (Regional Office)- Safety 0355114
Site Address:
Tri-State Drywall, Inc.
11242 Waples Mill Road
Fairfax, VA 22030
Mailing Address:
15744 Crabbs Branch Way, Rockville, MD 20855
Union Status: NonUnion
SIC:1742
NAICS: 0
Inspection Type: Unprog Rel
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 12/10/1987
Planning Guide: Safety-Construction
Emphasis:
Case Closed: 12/17/1987
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 360632780 |
Investigation Summary
AT APPROXIMATELY 9:55 AM ON NOVEMBER 13, 1987, EMPLOYEE. #1 WAS INSTALLING SHEET METAL DUCTWORK IN AN OFFICE CEILING. HE WAS STANDING ON THE THIRD RUNG OF AN 8 FOOR CAROLINA STEPLADDER WITH HIS BACK TO THE LADDER. AFTER ATTEMPTING TO CONNECT THE DUCTWORK HE BEGAN TO DISMOUNT THE LADDER. HE SLIPPED OFF THE SECOND RUNG, STRUCK HIS HEAD ON THE SIXTH RUNG, AND SLID DOWN THE REST OF THE LADDER. IT WAS AT FIRST ASSUMED THAT THE EMPLOYEE HAD DIED AS A RESULT OF STRIKING HIS HEAD ON THE LADDER. HOWEVER, THE AUTOPSY REPORT SHOWED THAT THE CAUSE OF DEATH WAS A DISSECTING ANEURYSM OF THE AORTA WITH HEMOPERICARDIUM.
Keywords: HEART ATTACK, CONSTRUCTION
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 18736447 | Occupation Not Listed |
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