STRUCTURAL PRESERVATION SYSTEMS, LLC
Fall through surface or existing opening 11 to 15 feet — Fractures — NEW ORLEANS, LOUISIANA
| Employer | STRUCTURAL PRESERVATION SYSTEMS, LLC | Report ID | 2017032132 |
| Address | Sewage & Water Board, 8800 S claiborne ave | City, State ZIP | NEW ORLEANS, LOUISIANA 70118 |
| Event Date | March 7, 2017 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Fractures | Body Part | Chest, except internal location of diseases or disorders |
| Event Type | Fall through surface or existing opening 11 to 15 feet | Source of Injury | Existing floor opening |
| Secondary Source | Grates | ||
| Industry (NAICS) | 238110 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | -0.79000, 34.80000 | ||
Incident Narrative
While an employee was moving an 80 lb. grate, the employee fell 15 ft. through the hole in the floor. The employee suffered broken ribs and stitches to his face.
Incident Summary
On March 7, 2017, a worker at STRUCTURAL PRESERVATION SYSTEMS, LLC in NEW ORLEANS, LOUISIANA suffered fractures to the chest, except internal location of diseases or disorders. The incident was classified as fall through surface or existing opening 11 to 15 feet, with existing floor opening identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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