OSHA Accident Investigation · Summary #221399678

VALIN SERVICES, INC.

DAVIE, FL· 2021-07-29T00:00:00

Event: Abrasion, Blunt force, Blunt force trauma, Climbing on Ladder, Contusion, Extension Ladder, Fall, Head, Inadequate Maint, Ladder, Lost Control, Malfunction, Slip, Slippery Surface, Unsecured, Walking Surface
NAICS: 561790
Inspection type: Federal Agency
Activity number: #345564728
Employer profile: VALIN SERVICES, INC.
Summary number: 221399678
Report ID: 0418800

Event description

Employee is killed in fall while descending ladder

Investigation abstract

At 4:30 a.m. on July 29, 2021, an employee was climbing down an extension ladder after securing a tarp as a coworker held the ladder for him. The ladder slipped on the sidewalk causing the employee to fall and hit his head on the concrete. The employee suffered blunt force injuries to his head an was killed.

Victim

#1 Fatality Age 73 M

Event type
5

Occupation code
595

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