Pedro Contreras Construction
Other fall to lower level 26 to 30 feet — Fractures — MISSISSIPPI STATE, MISSISSIPPI
| Employer | Pedro Contreras Construction | Report ID | 2016031895 |
| Address | Barr Ave | City, State ZIP | MISSISSIPPI STATE, MISSISSIPPI 39762 |
| Event Date | March 2, 2016 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Fractures | Body Part | Chest, except internal location of diseases or disorders |
| Event Type | Other fall to lower level 26 to 30 feet | Source of Injury | Roofs, unspecified |
| Industry (NAICS) | 238160 | Inspection # | 1130118 |
| GPS Coordinates | 33.45000, -88.78000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee installing an ice and water shield slipped and fell 30 feet, breaking two ribs.
Incident Summary
On March 2, 2016, a worker at Pedro Contreras Construction in MISSISSIPPI STATE, MISSISSIPPI suffered fractures to the chest, except internal location of diseases or disorders. The incident was classified as other fall to lower level 26 to 30 feet, with roofs, unspecified identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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