American Cast Iron Pipe Company
Fall through surface or existing opening 11 to 15 feet — Fractures — BIRMINGHAM, ALABAMA
| Employer | American Cast Iron Pipe Company | Report ID | 2018021113 |
| Address | 1501 31st Ave North | City, State ZIP | BIRMINGHAM, ALABAMA 35207 |
| Event Date | February 2, 2018 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Fractures | Body Part | Upper and lower limb(s) |
| Event Type | Fall through surface or existing opening 11 to 15 feet | Source of Injury | Existing floor opening |
| Industry (NAICS) | 331511 | Inspection # | 1293844 |
| GPS Coordinates | 33.54000, -86.83000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee stepped through a hatch on a catwalk and fell approximately seven feet to a platform below injuring his shoulder. The employee then rolled off the platform approximately another seven feet resulting in multiple broken bones. The employee was hospitalized.
Incident Summary
On February 2, 2018, a worker at American Cast Iron Pipe Company in BIRMINGHAM, ALABAMA suffered fractures to the upper and lower limb(s). 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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