LL KLINK & SONS, INC.
Fall through surface or existing opening 6 to 10 feet — Fractures — KANSAS CITY, MISSOURI
| Employer | LL KLINK & SONS, INC. | Report ID | 2017010162 |
| Address | 5941 NOLAND ROAD | City, State ZIP | KANSAS CITY, MISSOURI 64133 |
| Event Date | January 6, 2017 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Fractures | Body Part | Multiple body parts, n.e.c. |
| Event Type | Fall through surface or existing opening 6 to 10 feet | Source of Injury | Existing roof openings, other than skylights |
| Industry (NAICS) | 236220 | Inspection # | 1204711 |
| GPS Coordinates | 39.01000, -94.41000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee fell 10 feet through a hole while removing a carbonate roof fracturing a wrist, eye socket and temple.
Incident Summary
On January 6, 2017, a worker at LL KLINK & SONS, INC. in KANSAS CITY, MISSOURI suffered fractures to the multiple body parts, n.e.c.. The incident was classified as fall through surface or existing opening 6 to 10 feet, with existing roof openings, other than skylights identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
OSHA has recorded 163 severe injury reports involving "Fall through surface or existing opening 6 to 10 feet" incidents in our database. Browse all Fall through surface or existing opening 6 to 10 feet injuries.
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