McBride and Son Contracting Co.
Other fall to lower level 6 to 10 feet — Fractures (except rib, trunk fractures) and internal injuries — SAINT CHARLES, MISSOURI
| Employer | McBride and Son Contracting Co. | Report ID | 2015010378 |
| Address | nearest intersection Fountainview Dr and Muegge Rd, Fountainview Apartments | City, State ZIP | SAINT CHARLES, MISSOURI 63303 |
| Event Date | January 12, 2015 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Fractures (except rib, trunk fractures) and internal injuries | Body Part | Multiple body parts, n.e.c. |
| Event Type | Other fall to lower level 6 to 10 feet | Source of Injury | Scaffolds-staging supported by structure or other means |
| Industry (NAICS) | 236116 | Inspection # | 1018927 |
| GPS Coordinates | 38.75000, -90.54000 | ||
Incident Narrative
A worker fell approximately 9 feet from a scaffold platform to the ground below sustaining a compound fracture to the jaw and a punctured liver. The scaffold plank bridged over the apartment breezeway and was supported by two walls that were approximately 6 feet apart. The platform was used in setting the rafter trusses.
Incident Summary
On January 12, 2015, a worker at McBride and Son Contracting Co. in SAINT CHARLES, MISSOURI suffered fractures (except rib, trunk fractures) and internal injuries to the multiple body parts, n.e.c.. The incident was classified as other fall to lower level 6 to 10 feet, with scaffolds-staging supported by structure or other means identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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