Accident Report Detail
Accident Summary Nr: 316345909 - Employee Fractures Ankle When Part of a Window Frame Drops
| Inspection Nr | Date Opened | SIC | NAICS | Establishment Name |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 316345909 | 12/11/2012 | 3442 | 332321 | Atrium Corporation Dba Superior Windows & Doors |
Abstract: On September 20, 2012, Employee #1 was delivering a window to an offsite location. The employee was carrying the window out of his truck trailer, when a gust of air from ventilation equipment at the site came out of the loading dock and caused a loading strap that hung inside the wall of the trailer to catch Employee #1's foot. The employee tripped and dropped the 6-ft by 4-ft, 100 to 150 lb. window. The window frame was about 5 in. thick. A portion of the window frame landed on the employee's right foot, causing a fractured ankle. The employee was transported by the City of Ontario, Fire Department to an area hospital, where he was hospitalized for surgery for more than 24 hours and released.
| Employee # | Inspection Nr | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 316345909 | Hospitalized injury | Fracture | Freight, stock and material handlers, n.e.c. |
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