OSHA Accident Investigation · Summary #221562622

Construction,Fall,Fall From Elevation,Fall Protection,Fracture,Head,Ladder,Misjudgment,Misjudgment of Hazardous Situation,Painter,Residential Construction,Training,Work Surface

2023-05-09T00:00:00

Event: Construction,Fall,Fall From Elevation,Fall Protection,Fracture,Head,Ladder,Misjudgment,Misjudgment of Hazardous Situation,Painter,Residential Construction,Training,Work Surface
Linked inspection: No inspection record linked to this accident's victims.
Summary number: 221562622
Report ID: 0830600
Project type: C
Construction end-use: A

Event description

Employee painting dies of head injuries in fall off ladder

Victim

#1 Fatality Age 43 M

Event type
5

Occupation code
579

Fall distance
8

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