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FALL FROM DIFFERENT LEVEL
| Accident Type: |
Fall from Different Level |
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| Weather: |
Inside Building |
| Type of Company: |
Demolition Contractor |
| Size of Work Crew: |
2 |
| Union or Non-union: |
Union |
| Worksite Inspection?: |
Yes |
| Designated Competent Person on Site?: |
No |
| Employer Safety and Health Program?: |
Yes |
| Training and Education for Employees?: |
No |
| Craft of Deceased Employee(s): |
Laborer |
| Age;Sex |
62; Male |
| Experience at this Type of Work |
2 months |
| Time on Project |
2 days |
BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF ACCIDENT
A laborer engaged in the removal of an existing stairway fell through the stairway floor opening. He fell approximately 32 feet.
ACCIDENT PREVENTION RECOMMENDATIONS
- Prohibit employees from working near floor openings without some form of fall protection: 29 CFR 1926.28(a).
- Instruct each employee on how to recognize and avoid unsafe conditions which apply to the work and work areas: 29 CFR 1926.21(b)(2).
NOTE: The case here described was selected as being representative of fatalities caused by improper work practices. No special emphasis or priority is implied nor is the case necessarily a recent occurrence. The legal aspects of the incident have been resolved, and the case is now closed. | 
