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Inspection Detail
Inspection: 308298520 - A.B.C. Drywall, Inc.
Inspection Information - Office: Boston North Area Office
Site Address:
A.B.C. Drywall, Inc.
282 Mystic Avenue
Medford, MA 02155
Mailing Address:
81 Liberty Street, Acton, MA 01720
Union Status: NonUnion
SIC:1742
NAICS: 238310/Drywall and Insulation Contractors
Inspection Type: Referral
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 04/13/2005
Emphasis: L:Fall
Case Closed: 04/13/2005
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Referral | 202572327 | Yes |
Investigation Summary
On November 15, 2004, Employee #1 was performing demolition and remodeling work to an office building. Employee #1 was pulling drywall from the interior wall studs while standing on a mini-scaffold (Baker) with feel on a platform, 2 ft above the floor. A piece of drywall pulled easier than expected and Employee #1 lost balance and fell backwards to the floor. As Employee #1 was falling he placed his arms behind him to break the fall. Employee #1 received severe laceration when his right wrist fell onto the edge of piece of metal stud.
Keywords: CONSTRUCTION, LACERATION, FALL, LOST BALANCE, WRIST
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 308298520 | Hospitalized injury | Cut/Laceration | Construction laborers |