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Metalor Electrotechnics, USA

Fall through surface or existing opening 6 to 10 feet — Fractures — EXPORT, PENNSYLVANIA

HOSPITALIZED — Worker hospitalized after incident at Metalor Electrotechnics, USA in EXPORT, PENNSYLVANIA
Employer Metalor Electrotechnics, USA Report ID 20181111535
Address 1003 Corporate Lane City, State ZIP EXPORT, PENNSYLVANIA 15632
Event Date November 8, 2018 Outcome Hospitalized
Nature of Injury Fractures Body Part Multiple body parts, n.e.c.
Event Type Fall through surface or existing opening 6 to 10 feet Source of Injury Existing floor opening
Secondary Source Floor, n.e.c.
Industry (NAICS) 331491 Inspection # 1359792
GPS Coordinates 40.40000, -79.60000

Incident Narrative

An employee was on a mezzanine to start to dismantle it. He was in the process of moving a piece of plywood that had been installed to cover an opening in the mezzanine where an exhaust stack had been previously installed. While in the process of removing the plywood, he lost his footing and fell approximately 9 feet to the concrete floor below, suffering a fractured elbow and leg, as well as a cracked pelvis and hip.

Incident Summary

On November 8, 2018, a worker at Metalor Electrotechnics, USA in EXPORT, PENNSYLVANIA suffered fractures to the multiple body parts, n.e.c.. The incident was classified as fall through surface or existing opening 6 to 10 feet, with existing floor opening identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.

Context

OSHA has recorded 163 severe injury reports involving "Fall through surface or existing opening 6 to 10 feet" incidents in our database. Browse all Fall through surface or existing opening 6 to 10 feet injuries.

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