Shelby Erectors, Inc.
Fall through surface or existing opening 26 to 30 feet — Multiple traumatic injuries and disorders, n.e.c. — WILDWOOD, FLORIDA
| Employer | Shelby Erectors, Inc. | Report ID | 20180910044 |
| Address | Southbound I75, Bridge 180601 | City, State ZIP | WILDWOOD, FLORIDA 34785 |
| Event Date | September 28, 2018 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Multiple traumatic injuries and disorders, n.e.c. | Body Part | Multiple body parts, n.e.c. |
| Event Type | Fall through surface or existing opening 26 to 30 feet | Source of Injury | Bridges, dams, locks |
| Secondary Source | Structural elements, n.e.c. | ||
| Industry (NAICS) | 238120 | Inspection # | 1352111 |
| GPS Coordinates | 28.85000, -82.09000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was working on a bridge deck when he walked across an unsecured deck mat and it slid, causing him and the mat to fall approximately 30 feet to the road surface below. He suffered arm, leg, pelvic, and skull fractures; liver bleeding; and a concussion.
Incident Summary
On September 28, 2018, a worker at Shelby Erectors, Inc. in WILDWOOD, FLORIDA suffered multiple traumatic injuries and disorders, n.e.c. to the multiple body parts, n.e.c.. The incident was classified as fall through surface or existing opening 26 to 30 feet, with bridges, dams, locks identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
OSHA has recorded 48 severe injury reports involving "Fall through surface or existing opening 26 to 30 feet" incidents in our database. Browse all Fall through surface or existing opening 26 to 30 feet injuries.
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