Mississippi Welding and Machine LLC
Fall from collapsing structure or equipment 6 to 10 feet — Fractures — SHUQUALAK, MISSISSIPPI
| Employer | Mississippi Welding and Machine LLC | Report ID | 2018077811 |
| Address | 69 College St. | City, State ZIP | SHUQUALAK, MISSISSIPPI 39361 |
| Event Date | July 31, 2018 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Fractures | Body Part | Multiple body parts, n.e.c. |
| Event Type | Fall from collapsing structure or equipment 6 to 10 feet | Source of Injury | Roofs, unspecified |
| Secondary Source | Floors, walkways, ground surfaces, unspecified | ||
| Industry (NAICS) | 238910 | Inspection # | 1335613 |
| GPS Coordinates | 32.99000, -88.57000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee stepped from a man basket onto a roof that was being demolished. The roof collapsed and the employee fell 10 feet to the ground, breaking an arm and several ribs. Fall protection was not being worn at the time of the incident.
Incident Summary
On July 31, 2018, a worker at Mississippi Welding and Machine LLC in SHUQUALAK, MISSISSIPPI suffered fractures to the multiple body parts, n.e.c.. The incident was classified as fall from collapsing structure or equipment 6 to 10 feet, with roofs, unspecified identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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