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LMS Construction, Inc.

Fall through surface or existing opening, unspecified — Fractures — GLENVILLE, WEST VIRGINIA

HOSPITALIZED — Worker hospitalized after incident at LMS Construction, Inc. in GLENVILLE, WEST VIRGINIA
Employer LMS Construction, Inc. Report ID 2016087388
Address WV 5 Tanner Creek Bridge City, State ZIP GLENVILLE, WEST VIRGINIA 26351
Event Date August 9, 2016 Outcome Hospitalized
Nature of Injury Fractures Body Part Chest, except internal location of diseases or disorders
Event Type Fall through surface or existing opening, unspecified Source of Injury Bridges, dams, locks
Industry (NAICS) 237310 Inspection # —
GPS Coordinates 38.93000, -80.83000

Incident Narrative

An employee stepped on a piece of bridge decking and fell through to the ground, suffering a cut on the head and one broken rib.

Incident Summary

On August 9, 2016, a worker at LMS Construction, Inc. in GLENVILLE, WEST VIRGINIA suffered fractures to the chest, except internal location of diseases or disorders. The incident was classified as fall through surface or existing opening, unspecified, with bridges, dams, locks identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.

Context

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