Inspection Detail
Inspection: 308167717 - Rittenhouse & Sons, Incorporated
Inspection Information - Office: Allentown Area Office
Site Address:
Rittenhouse & Sons, Incorporated
Country Square Shopping Center
Quakertown, PA 18951
Mailing Address:
105 West Paletown Road, Quakertown, PA 18951
Union Status: NonUnion
SIC:1761
NAICS: 238160/Roofing Contractors
Inspection Type: Accident
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 10/08/2004
Emphasis:
Case Closed: 10/25/2004
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 101320844 |
Investigation Summary
Employee#1 had just placed his tool belt on the roof and was descending the ladder, when he fell. The foreman on job said Employee #1's face went blank, his arms fell back and Employee #1 fell approximately 16 feet to the ground below. Workers onsite who witnessed the fall stated that the ladder had not been moved and that Employee #1 had been complaining of being light headed that morning.
Keywords: CHEST, LADDER, STRUCK AGAINST, CONSTRUCTION, WALKING SURFACE, FALL
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 308167717 | Fatality | Other | Construction laborers |
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