Ultimate LLC
Fall through surface or existing opening 6 to 10 feet — Cuts, lacerations — FORT WORTH, TEXAS
| Employer | Ultimate LLC | Report ID | 2017088094 |
| Address | 4413 E. Loop 820 North | City, State ZIP | FORT WORTH, TEXAS 76180 |
| Event Date | August 22, 2017 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Cuts, lacerations | Body Part | Multiple body parts, n.e.c. |
| Event Type | Fall through surface or existing opening 6 to 10 feet | Source of Injury | Roofs, unspecified |
| Industry (NAICS) | 561311 | Inspection # | 1260557 |
| GPS Coordinates | 32.82000, -97.20000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was picking up trash on a roof when he fell through the rotted metal roof 7 feet to the ground below. A piece of metal cut him from his stomach to his esophagus, requiring surgery.
Incident Summary
On August 22, 2017, a worker at Ultimate LLC in FORT WORTH, TEXAS suffered cuts, lacerations to the multiple body parts, n.e.c.. The incident was classified as fall through surface or existing opening 6 to 10 feet, with roofs, unspecified 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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