Inspection Detail

Inspection: 120198197 - Eland Construction Inc.

Inspection Information - Office: Sacramento District Office

Investigation Summary

On April 4, 2005, Employee #1, a carpenter for Eland Construction, was working at a residential construction site, performing a framing operation. He was standing on the top plate of a 2-ft by 6-ft wooden frame, at a height of 9 feet. Employee #1 was pulling on an extension cord set that was sitting on the second story subfloor. He lost his balance and fell, landing on the concrete floor, striking the back of his head. A coworker, who was in the area at the time of the accident, witnessed his fall and went to his aid. He was transported to Washoe Medical Center, where he died 5 days later from his injuries.

Keywords: CARPENTER, CONSTRUCTION, FALL, FALL PROTECTION, LOST BALANCE, WORK SURFACE