OSHA Accident Investigation · Summary #221618846

CTA STUCCO & PLASTERING INC

BUFFALO, NY· 2023-11-23T00:00:00

Event: Blunt force, Blunt force trauma, Fall, Fall From Elevation, Head, High Wind, Leading Edge, Lost Balance, Plywood, Roof, Roof Decking, Roofer, Torso
NAICS: 238160
Inspection type: Federal Agency
Activity number: #347123150
Employer profile: CTA STUCCO & PLASTERING INC
Summary number: 221618846
Report ID: 0213600
Project type: B

Event description

Employee is killed in fall from roof edge

Investigation abstract

At 11:00 a.m. on November 23, 2023, Employee #1 was working for a roofing contractor. Employee #1 was picking up sheet of plywood when a gust of wind caused him to lose balance and fall from roof edge approximately 60 feet. Employee #1 suffered blunt force trauma to the head and torso, resulting in his fatality.

Victim

#1 Fatality Age 37 M

Event type
5

Occupation code
869

Fall distance
60

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