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  • Falls from rooftops in residential construction (Spanish)

    Falls are the leading cause of immediate work-related hospitalizations for people who work on roof sheathing in Washington state. Between 2014 and 2018, 93 roofers were hospitalized due to falls; this is 83% of all roofing related hospitalizations. Every roof is different, but the same fall protection principles apply to protect workers. In the three cases presented below, roofers were injured by falling because they were not tied to an anchor point.
    Washington — Case Report — 11/10/2020 — 4 Views

  • Ironworker Falls 42 Feet through Hole when Cover Fails Slideshow

    A 31-year-old yourneyman ironworker died when he fell through a covered hole, landing on concrete 42 feet below.
    Washington — Case Report — 10/30/2020 — 0 Views

  • Ironworker Falls 42 Feet through Hole when Cover Fails

    A 31-year-old journeyman ironworker died when he fell through a covered hole, landing on concrete 42 feet below.
    Washington — Case Report — 10/30/2020 — 0 Views

  • Worker Hospitalization Alert: Worker Amputates Finger Tip on Bud Trimmer Blade

    Between 2015 and 2018, five Washington workers suffered amputations while using an electric table top bud trimming machine. The amputations were either of the thumb, index, or middle finger. All amputations happened when workers placed their hands near the grate covering of the machine's rotating fan blade.
    Washington — Other — 10/8/2020 — 4 Views

  • Laborer Struck by Temporary Steel Shoring Tower Parts Slideshow

    A 54-year-old laborer died of injuries after he was struck by falling parts of a steel tower shoring system as he was dismantling it.
    Washington — Case Report — 10/7/2020 — 0 Views

  • Laborer Struck by Temporary Steel Shoring Tower Parts

    A 54-year-old laborer died of injuries after he was struck by falling parts of a steel tower shoring system as he was dismantling it.
    Washington — Case Report — 10/7/2020 — 0 Views

  • Hospitalization Hazard: Roofing Falls in Residential Construction

    A roofing company was hired to replace shingles on an 8 in 12 pitch residential roof. Shortly after start of shift on the third day, a newly hired roofer climbed the ladder on the back of the house. He was wearing his harness and tool belt. The roofer was walking from the ladder to tie off to an anchorage point three feet away when he slipped and fell 20 feet to the ground, landing on his side and hitting his head. The roofer suffered a traumatic brain injury and is no longer able to work.
    Washington — Case Report — 10/5/2020 — 4 Views

  • Construction Supervisor Dies by Suicide

    A 50-year-old construction company assistant supervisor died by suicide. The incident took place at the site of a new home under construction.
    Washington — Case Report — 9/16/2020 — 0 Views

  • FACEValue: Public works foreman dies after falling from dump truck

    MA FACE investigation findings republished in this journal of the National Safety Council.
    Massachusetts — Multi-Media — 8/23/2020 — 7 Views

  • Falls from rooftops in residential construction (Spanish)

    A roofing company was contracted to replace the shingles on a residential roof with an 8/12 inch pitch. Shortly after starting the third day shift, a newly hired roofer climbed the ladder at the back of the house. He was wearing his harness and his tool belt. The roofer was walking down the ladder to tie himself to an anchor point three feet away when he slipped and fell 20 feet to the ground on his side and hit his head. More »
    Washington — Case Report — 8/18/2020 — 4 Views
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