Inspection Detail

Inspection: 313777484 - Hoffman Construction Ccip Wrap-Up - University Of

Inspection Information - Office: Eugene

Investigation Summary

At approximately 2:30 p.m. on April 28, 2010, an employee was installing sheetrock on a steel stud wall that he and a coworker had just completed on the new basketball arena being built for the University of Oregon. The employee was retrieving a sheet of sheetrock from the stack that was positioned on the same level that the employee was working on. At the same time, the coworker was securing the steel studs in place while the employee started the sheetrock process by himself. The employee was using a retractable lanyard for fall protection when it became lodged under the stack of sheetrock. The employee unhooked his lanyard to get it unstuck. He lost his balance and fell 16 ft 10 in. to a lower level. Coworkers responded to the employee and emergency medical personnel were contacted. The employee was transported to a local hospital, where surgery was performed to treat fractured face. The employee was hospitalized.

Keywords: FRACTURE, LANYARD, FALL, FACE, LOST BALANCE