Inspection Detail

Inspection: 310598859 - Lucas And Mercier Construction

Inspection Information - Office: San Bernardino District Office

Investigation Summary

At approximately 8:39 a.m. on April 26, 2007, Employee #1 was working as an exterior carpenter for a framing contractor. The firm had 1,000 employees, and he was a regular employee. At the time of accident, Employee #1 was using tool such as a Skilsaw to cut blocks to make a wall on the second floor of a residential home. He was positioned about 3 feet from the edge of the second floor, 10 feet 7 inches above the ground level in the kitchen area. The extension cord connected to the saw was stuck, so Employee #1 pulled on it. When he did, it came loose, and Employee #1 lost his balance. He fell onto a concrete floor and sustained multiple fractures. He was hospitalized.

Keywords: FRACTURE, CARPENTER, CORD SET, CONSTRUCTION, SAW, FALL, LOST BALANCE