Demolition Interior Specialists, Inc.
Fall through surface or existing opening 16 to 20 feet — Traumatic injuries and disorders, unspecified — KANSAS CITY, MISSOURI
| Employer | Demolition Interior Specialists, Inc. | Report ID | 2015010265 |
| Address | 400 Ward Park Way | City, State ZIP | KANSAS CITY, MISSOURI 64108 |
| Event Date | January 8, 2015 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Traumatic injuries and disorders, unspecified | Body Part | Nonclassifiable |
| Event Type | Fall through surface or existing opening 16 to 20 feet | Source of Injury | Existing floor opening |
| Industry (NAICS) | 238910 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 39.08000, -94.58000 | ||
Incident Narrative
Employee was removing concrete debris when he removed a piece of plywood that had been secured to cover a floor hole. Upon removal, the employee stepped and walked through the hole, falling 17 feet to the lower level.
Incident Summary
On January 8, 2015, a worker at Demolition Interior Specialists, Inc. in KANSAS CITY, MISSOURI suffered traumatic injuries and disorders, unspecified to the nonclassifiable. The incident was classified as fall through surface or existing opening 16 to 20 feet, with existing floor opening identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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