Dutch Enterprises Inc.
Other fall to lower level 11 to 15 feet — Traumatic injuries and disorders, unspecified — CAPE GIRARDEAU, MISSOURI
| Employer | Dutch Enterprises Inc. | Report ID | 2018054542 |
| Address | 2500 Spartech Dr. | City, State ZIP | CAPE GIRARDEAU, MISSOURI 63701 |
| Event Date | May 10, 2018 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Traumatic injuries and disorders, unspecified | Body Part | Nonclassifiable |
| Event Type | Other fall to lower level 11 to 15 feet | Source of Injury | Roof edges |
| Secondary Source | Bees, hornets, wasps | ||
| Industry (NAICS) | 238220 | Inspection # | 1315958 |
| GPS Coordinates | 37.30000, -89.55000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was servicing rooftop HVAC units and turning off a water valve when he was attacked by bees or wasps. As he tried to swat and move away from them, he fell approximately 13 feet from the roof to the ground.
Incident Summary
On May 10, 2018, a worker at Dutch Enterprises Inc. in CAPE GIRARDEAU, MISSOURI suffered traumatic injuries and disorders, unspecified to the nonclassifiable. The incident was classified as other fall to lower level 11 to 15 feet, with roof edges identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
OSHA has recorded 1,098 severe injury reports involving "Other fall to lower level 11 to 15 feet" incidents in our database. Browse all Other fall to lower level 11 to 15 feet injuries.
Similar Incidents
Other severe injury reports involving Other fall to lower level 11 to 15 feet events:
| Date | Employer | Location | Nature | Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 15, 2016 | Greenscapes | NAPLES, FLORIDA | Traumatic injuries and disorders, unspecified | Hosp. |
| Jan 9, 2023 | Tokai Carbon CB, LTD. | BORGER, TEXAS | Fractures | Hosp. |
| May 1, 2015 | Mountain View Hauling LLC | MOUNT VERNON, TEXAS | Soreness, pain, hurt-nonspecified injury | Hosp. |
| Sep 7, 2022 | Hicks Roofing, Inc | NORTH CANTON, OHIO | Fractures | Hosp. |
| Mar 8, 2023 | Birmingham-Southern College | BIRMINGHAM, ALABAMA | Fractures | Hosp. |
| Apr 21, 2017 | DOCK & DOOR NATIONAL LLC | MOUNT PROSPECT, ILLINOIS | Avulsions, enucleations | Hosp. |
| Jun 17, 2021 | Reeder Concrete, Inc. | ARLINGTON, TEXAS | Fractures | Hosp. |
| Feb 17, 2017 | ESHBACH BROTHERS LP | ALLENTOWN, PENNSYLVANIA | Fractures | Hosp. |