Unlimited Structure
Fall through surface or existing opening 21 to 25 feet — Fractures — CUMMING, GEORGIA
| Employer | Unlimited Structure | Report ID | 2016087848 |
| Address | 1601 Redi Road | City, State ZIP | CUMMING, GEORGIA 30040 |
| Event Date | August 22, 2016 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Fractures | Body Part | Leg(s), unspecified |
| Event Type | Fall through surface or existing opening 21 to 25 feet | Source of Injury | Roofs, unspecified |
| Industry (NAICS) | 238120 | Inspection # | 1173128 |
| GPS Coordinates | 34.19000, -84.18000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was repairing/installing insulation on top of a panel when he fell approximately 25 feet through the roof to the ground below, breaking his leg.
Incident Summary
On August 22, 2016, a worker at Unlimited Structure in CUMMING, GEORGIA suffered fractures to the leg(s), unspecified. The incident was classified as fall through surface or existing opening 21 to 25 feet, with roofs, unspecified identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
OSHA has recorded 60 severe injury reports involving "Fall through surface or existing opening 21 to 25 feet" incidents in our database. Browse all Fall through surface or existing opening 21 to 25 feet injuries.
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