September 21, 2004
WA · Metal/Non-Metal
warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator
SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Whatcom Builders Inc · Fall to the walkway or working surface
EE'S WERE ATTEMPTING TO MAKE ADJUSTMENT TO THE CONE. INJURED EE WAS NOT FOLLOWING ESTABLISHED RULES NOR USING COMPANY SUPPLIED SAFETY EQUIPMENT. DURING WORK EMPLOYEE SLIPPED ON DAMP STEEL & FELL LANDING ON BACK & HIP. THOUGHT HE HAD KNOCKED THE WIND OUT OF HIMSELF. DIDN'T REPORT ACCIDENT UNTIL DAYS LATER. DIAGNOSED WITH CONTUSIONS TO BACK, HIP, RIGHT SHOULDER.