W.A. New Construction Services LLC
Fall through surface or existing opening 11 to 15 feet — Fractures and other injuries, n.e.c. — TRUSSVILLE, ALABAMA
| Employer | W.A. New Construction Services LLC | Report ID | 2016109808 |
| Address | 5900 Deerfoot Parkway | City, State ZIP | TRUSSVILLE, ALABAMA 35173 |
| Event Date | October 18, 2016 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Fractures and other injuries, n.e.c. | Body Part | Head and trunk |
| Event Type | Fall through surface or existing opening 11 to 15 feet | Source of Injury | Existing roof openings, other than skylights |
| Industry (NAICS) | 238120 | Inspection # | 1186158 |
| GPS Coordinates | 33.67000, -86.58000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was installing metal roofing panels when he lost his balance, slipped, and fell 14 feet to the concrete floor below. He suffered a head injury, fractured skull, broken ribs, and minor internal injuries.
Incident Summary
On October 18, 2016, a worker at W.A. New Construction Services LLC in TRUSSVILLE, ALABAMA suffered fractures and other injuries, n.e.c. to the head and trunk. The incident was classified as fall through surface or existing opening 11 to 15 feet, with existing roof openings, other than skylights identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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