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Plasterer/Drywall Installer Dies From 30-Foot Fall Through Skylight
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2019/10/22
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Description:In Spring 2017, a 20-year-old male plasterer/drywall installer died from an approximate 30-foot fall through a 24-inch by 48-inch plastic bubble-covered skylight. The decedent was working on the flat roof next to the skylight. His work area was cluttered with demolition debris. The decedent applied adhesive to the back of a 2-foot by 4-foot expanded foam board and took the prepared board to the firm owner, who was working in a boom lift for installation. After handing the board to the owner, the decedent walked back to the prep area to prepare another board. The firm owner heard a "crushing" sound, and when he looked over towards the sound, he saw the decedent sitting on the skylight cover. The skylight cover then "gave out". The decedent attempted to grab the sides of the skylight to keep from falling through but was unsuccessful. He fell to the concrete floor 30-feet 8-inches below. CONTRIBUTING FACTORS - Key contributing factors identified in this investigation include: 1. No guarding for skylight. 2. Fall protection not utilized near unguarded skylight. 3. Lack of employer and employee experience working with, identifying, and training for skylight hazards. RECOMMENDATIONS - MIFACE investigators concluded that, to help prevent similar occurrences, employers should: 1. Develop, implement, and enforce a comprehensive, written health and safety program that includes safety requirements when working near/around roof openings and skylights.
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Pages in Document:1-12
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NIOSHTIC Number:20059501
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NTIS Accession Number:PB2021-100144
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Citation:Morgantown, WV: U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, Public Health Service, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health, FACE 17MI045, 2019 Oct; :1-12
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Federal Fiscal Year:2020
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Performing Organization:Michigan State University
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Start Date:2005/07/01
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End Date:2026/06/30
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