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Roofer Falls from Roof to his Death
Posted on August 20, 2011 by Ronald Todd
Construction Fatality when Roofer Falls from Height
Roofer was on a work site that failed to have a safety monitoring system, warning lines or a moton stopping safety during the installation for the roof of the building. There were also tow unguarded duct openings on the roof. The worker stepped back and tripped over the parapet. He fell from heights and died of a severe traumatic brain injury.
Prevention against Similar Construction Fatalities
- Contractor must provide railing for temporary openings (29 CFR 1926.500(b)(7)).
- Workers must have a safety monitoring system on roof if roof is low pitched, fifty feet or less in width and no mechanical equipment is being used (29 CFR 1926.500(g)(1)(iii)).
- Warning lines must be erected around work area on low-pitched roof at heights greater than 16 feet (29 CFR 1926.500(g)(3)(i)).
- Workers must be instructed in the construction site hazards on a roof (29 CFR 1926.500(g)(6)(ii)(a) through (f)).
- An MSS system must be erected along all unprotected roof sides and edges (29 CFR 1926.500(g)(5)).
Contact a Construction Injury Attorney
Even if you are receiving workers compensation, you may be able to make a claim beyond what you are currently receiving in order to ease the financial burden on you and your family during this difficult time, and help you prepare for your future.
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