When was it published?

June 11, 1878 in The Rock Island Argus

Story June 11, 1878

The Rock Island Argus

Q: What sub-type of article is it?

Disaster, Medical Curiosity, Survival

Q: What entities or persons were involved?

Chas. Woodruff, Drs. Mckee, Carter, Truesdale

Q: What keywords are associated?

Scaffold Accident, Painter Fall, Work Injury, Opera House, Fractured Shoulder

Rock Island, Rock Island County County, Illinois

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What is this article about?

Painter Chas. Woodruff fell 30 feet from a scaffold at the Opera House due to a rope mishap, sustaining bruises and possibly a fractured shoulder blade. He was treated at Speidell's drug store by Drs. McKee, Carter, and Truesdale; injuries not considered dangerous. He is an industrious resident of 4th Ave and 13th St.

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A little before noon to-day Chas. Woodruff, one of the painters at work on the east side of the Opera House, while adjusting the rope fastenings to the scaffold upon which he was working, failed to securely fasten it, or let the rope slip out of his hand, letting one end of the scaffold drop, throwing him to the ground. He was picked up and taken into Speidell's drug store and Drs. McKee, Carter and Truesdale were called. He had several bruises on his head and back, and it is thought by one of the doctors that his shoulder blade is fractured, but none of his wounds are considered dangerous. The height from which he fell is about 30 feet. He lives on the corner of 4th avenue and 13th street and is an industrious, respectable man.

What sub-type of article is it?

Disaster Medical Curiosity Survival

What themes does it cover?

Misfortune Recovery Survival

What keywords are associated?

Scaffold Accident Painter Fall Work Injury Opera House Fractured Shoulder

What entities or persons were involved?

Chas. Woodruff Drs. Mckee Carter Truesdale

Where did it happen?

East Side Of The Opera House, Speidell's Drug Store, Corner Of 4th Avenue And 13th Street

Story Details

Key Persons

Chas. Woodruff Drs. Mckee Carter Truesdale

Location

East Side Of The Opera House, Speidell's Drug Store, Corner Of 4th Avenue And 13th Street

Event Date

A Little Before Noon To Day

Story Details

Painter Chas. Woodruff falls 30 feet from scaffold at Opera House after rope slips, suffers bruises and possible shoulder fracture, treated by doctors but injuries not dangerous.