Inspection Detail

Inspection: 316516327 - Deome 2 Builders, Inc.

Inspection Information - Office: Sacramento District Office

Investigation Summary

At approximately 3:00 p.m., on July 6, 2012, Employee #1, of Deome 2 Builders, Inc., was installing a replacement window in a 2-story building. A coworker placed two A-frame ladders on a planked section of scaffolding to access a second story window opening to install a window. The coworker used the two A-frame ladders in a closed position leaning against either side of the window opening. Employee #1 and the coworker climbed up the ladders and as one Employee #1 began to attach screws into the window frame, the scaffolding began to fall away from the wall collapsing. The coworker was able to jump clear of the collapsing scaffold. Employee #1 remained on the ladder he was using, as it slid down the wall, and fell face first, landing on top of the ladder and the collapsed scaffold parts as it hit the ground. Emergency services were called, and Employee #1 was transported to Sutter Roseville via helicopter, where he was treated for four broken ribs on his right side, right shoulder separation, right ear laceration, and a punctured lung. Employee #1 was hospitalized for seven days and then released. The employee was readmitted for an additional seven days, one week later for treatment of a blood clot in his lungs. Employee #1 was scheduled to begin occupational therapy and further evaluation to determine whether surgery would be required to repair the separated shoulder or the lung.

Keywords: FRACTURE, SHOULDER, WALL, BUILDING, COLLAPSE, LADDER, PLANK, RIB, FALL, SCAFFOLD