Accident Report Detail

Accident Summary Nr: 106916.015 - Employee falls from ladder and incurs blunt force injuries

Accident Summary Nr: 106916.015 -- Report ID: 0950632 -- Event Date: 01/02/2018
Inspection Nr	Date Opened	SIC	NAICS	Establishment Name
1285994.015	01/04/2018		238220	Arrow Pipeline Repair

Abstract: At 10:15 a.m. on January 2, 2018, Employee #1, employed by a plumbing contractor, was using testing equipment to identify drain issues at a one-story residence. As he climbed an unsecured extension ladder to access the roof vent, the ladder slipped and he fell to the pavement. Emergency services were called, and Employee #1 was transported to the hospital, admitted, and treated for multiple injuries. These included blunt abdominal wall trauma, retroperitoneal hematoma, anemia stemming from acute blood loss, and a contusion to the sternum.

Keywords: Contusion, Drain Pipe, Extension Ladder, Fall, Fall Protection, Hemorrhage, Residential Construction, Roof, Test Equipment, Unsecured

Employee Details
Employee #	Inspection Nr	Age	Sex	Degree of Injury	Nature of Injury	Occupation
1	1285994.015	50	M	Hospitalized injury		Plumbers, pipefitters and steamfitters

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