AMERICAN BUILDERS & CONTRACTORS SUPPLY CO., INC.
Fall through surface or existing opening 16 to 20 feet — Fractures — BIXBY, OKLAHOMA
| Employer | AMERICAN BUILDERS & CONTRACTORS SUPPLY CO., INC. | Report ID | 2015010973 |
| Address | 121 St. Street and S. Memorial | City, State ZIP | BIXBY, OKLAHOMA 74008 |
| Event Date | January 30, 2015 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Fractures | Body Part | Ankle(s) and leg(s), n.e.c. |
| Event Type | Fall through surface or existing opening 16 to 20 feet | Source of Injury | Existing roof openings, other than skylights |
| Industry (NAICS) | 444190 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 35.95000, -95.88000 | ||
Incident Narrative
Employee fell approximately 16 feet through the rafters of an apartment complex. He had been loading roof with roofing material and was coming down at the time. He injured his ankle and tibia. Employee was hospitalized for surgery to repair the break.
Incident Summary
On January 30, 2015, a worker at AMERICAN BUILDERS & CONTRACTORS SUPPLY CO., INC. in BIXBY, OKLAHOMA suffered fractures to the ankle(s) and leg(s), n.e.c.. The incident was classified as fall through surface or existing opening 16 to 20 feet, with existing roof openings, other than skylights identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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