OSHA Accident Investigation · Summary #739029
SEARS, ROEBUCK AND CO.
LEXINGTON, KY·
Event description
EMPLOYEE FELL FROM LADDER OR SHELF TO CONCRETE FLOOR
Investigation abstract
EMPLOYEE #1 WAS IMPROPERLY USING AN INDUSTRIAL HEAVY DUTY ALUMINUM STEPLADDER TO GAIN ACCESS TO STOCK ON THE SHELVES. HE APPARENTLY FELL FROM THE LADDER OR SHEL F ONTO THE CONCRETE FLOOR. HE WAS HOSPITALIZED FOR HEAD INJURIES. HE DIED WHILE IN THE HOSPITAL.
Victim
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#1 Fatality Age 55 M
- Nature of injury
- 6
- Part of body
- 13
- Event type
- 5
- Source
- 25
- Occupation code
- 243
- Human factor
- 1
- Environmental factor
- 13
- Task assigned
- 1
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