Knipp Equipment
Fall through surface or existing opening, unspecified — Fractures — RANSOM, KANSAS
| Employer | Knipp Equipment | Report ID | 2016109871 |
| Address | USD 106, 100 School St. | City, State ZIP | RANSOM, KANSAS 67572 |
| Event Date | October 20, 2016 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Fractures | Body Part | Upper and lower limb(s) |
| Event Type | Fall through surface or existing opening, unspecified | Source of Injury | Roofs, unspecified |
| Industry (NAICS) | 221330 | Inspection # | 1189073 |
| GPS Coordinates | 37.68000, -97.32000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was on the roof surveying HVAC needs and fell through the metal roof breaking an arm and a leg.
Incident Summary
On October 20, 2016, a worker at Knipp Equipment in RANSOM, KANSAS suffered fractures to the upper and lower limb(s). The incident was classified as fall through surface or existing opening, unspecified, with roofs, unspecified identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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