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Inspection Detail
Inspection: 315887034 - Yarnell Electric Inc. Dba Yarnell Security Systems
Inspection Information - Office: Harrisburg Area Office
Site Address:
Yarnell Electric Inc. Dba Yarnell Security Systems
Goodwill, 324 E. Penn Avenue
Robesonia, PA 19551
Mailing Address:
131 Elmwood Road, Lancaster, PA 17602
Union Status: NonUnion
SIC:7382
NAICS: 561621/Security Systems Services (except Locksmiths)
Inspection Type: Accident
Scope: Complete
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 05/31/2012
Emphasis: S:Fall From Height
Case Closed: 06/15/2012
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 100571967 |
Investigation Summary
At approximately 10:30 a.m. on January 3, 2012, Employee #1 was on a 12 ft fiberglass stepladder installing a security camera on an exterior brick wall. The stepladder was in the closed position, placed on a ramp with an incline of 5 degrees. Wind was gusting to approximately 20 miles per hour. While Employee #1 was drilling mounting holes with a hammer drill, the ladder became unstable and its feet slid backwards. Employee #1 fell to the ground, fractured his neck and severed his spinal cord. He was transported to Reading Hospital, where he was placed on life support. At approximately 3:20 p.m., Employee #1 was removed from life support and died.
Keywords: FRACTURE, SPINE, STEPLADDER, LADDER, SLIP, FALL, NECK, VERTEBRA, SLOPE, UNSTABLE POSITION
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 315887034 | Fatality | Other | Electrical and electronic technicians |