The Greenbrier
Fall through surface or existing opening 11 to 15 feet — Soreness, pain, hurt-nonspecified injury — WHITE SULPHUR SPRINGS, WEST VIRGINIA
| Employer | The Greenbrier | Report ID | 2019043694 |
| Address | 101 Main Street W | City, State ZIP | WHITE SULPHUR SPRINGS, WEST VIRGINIA 24986 |
| Event Date | April 10, 2019 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Soreness, pain, hurt-nonspecified injury | Body Part | Multiple trunk locations |
| Event Type | Fall through surface or existing opening 11 to 15 feet | Source of Injury | Existing roof openings, other than skylights |
| Secondary Source | Floor, n.e.c. | ||
| Industry (NAICS) | 721120 | Inspection # | 1394531 |
| GPS Coordinates | 37.79000, -80.30000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was removing a metal roof at a stable. The employee fell through an opening left by a removed roof panel, landing in a horse stall about 15 feet below. The employee suffered injuries to the back and pelvis and was hospitalized.
Incident Summary
On April 10, 2019, a worker at The Greenbrier in WHITE SULPHUR SPRINGS, WEST VIRGINIA suffered soreness, pain, hurt-nonspecified injury to the multiple trunk locations. The incident was classified as fall through surface or existing opening 11 to 15 feet, with existing roof openings, other than skylights identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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