Schench Process LLC
Fall through surface or existing opening 11 to 15 feet — Fractures — SABETHA, KANSAS
| Employer | Schench Process LLC | Report ID | 20161110407 |
| Address | P.O Box 205 | City, State ZIP | SABETHA, KANSAS 66534 |
| Event Date | November 4, 2016 | Outcome | Hospitalized, Amputation |
| Nature of Injury | Fractures | Body Part | Hip(s) |
| Event Type | Fall through surface or existing opening 11 to 15 feet | Source of Injury | Skylights |
| Industry (NAICS) | 334513 | Inspection # | 1198732 |
| GPS Coordinates | 39.89000, -95.80000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was walking on an aluminum roof to patch it when he tripped and fell 13 feet through a skylight. The area was not marked or protected by guardrail systems or covers. The employee was hospitalized with a broken hip.
Incident Summary
On November 4, 2016, a worker at Schench Process LLC in SABETHA, KANSAS suffered fractures to the hip(s). The incident was classified as fall through surface or existing opening 11 to 15 feet, with skylights identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized, amputation.
Context
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