R & D METAL FABRICATION, INC.
Fall through surface or existing opening 11 to 15 feet — Fractures — OPELIKA, ALABAMA
| Employer | R & D METAL FABRICATION, INC. | Report ID | 20181010229 |
| Address | 2407 SOUTH UNIROYAL RD. | City, State ZIP | OPELIKA, ALABAMA 36804 |
| Event Date | October 3, 2018 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Fractures | Body Part | Leg(s), unspecified |
| Event Type | Fall through surface or existing opening 11 to 15 feet | Source of Injury | Skylights |
| Secondary Source | Floor, n.e.c. | ||
| Industry (NAICS) | 332322 | Inspection # | 1351904 |
| GPS Coordinates | 32.62000, -85.33000 | ||
Incident Narrative
While working from a roof, an employee fell through a skylight to the concrete floor about 14' below, suffering a broken left leg.
Incident Summary
On October 3, 2018, a worker at R & D METAL FABRICATION, INC. in OPELIKA, ALABAMA suffered fractures to the leg(s), unspecified. The incident was classified as fall through surface or existing opening 11 to 15 feet, with skylights identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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