OSHA Accident Investigation · Summary #221654056

SHOP FIX, INC.

HARRISONBURG, VA· 2024-03-26T00:00:00

Event: Fall, Fall From Elevation, Forklift, Forks, Head, Installing, Paint Booth, Struck Against, Unconsciousness, Ventilation
NAICS: 238390
Inspection type: Federal Agency
Activity number: #347383572
Employer profile: SHOP FIX, INC.
Summary number: 221654056
Report ID: 0355118
Project type: A
Construction end-use: C

Event description

Employee injures head in fall, later dies

Investigation abstract

At 11:15 a.m. on March 26, 2024, an employee was installing a paint booth ventilation system in an auto body shop. The employee was caulking a seam approximately 10 feet above ground on the unit while standing on forklift forks. The employee fell approximately 10 feet and struck his head, resulting in a head injury with loss of consciousness. The employee died from his injuries while hospitalized.

Victim

#1 Fatality Age 57 M

Event type
5

Fall distance
10

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