KAHN MECHANICAL CONTRACTORS

Fall through surface or existing opening, unspecified — Traumatic injuries and disorders, unspecified — FORT WORTH, TEXAS

HOSPITALIZED — Worker hospitalized after incident at KAHN MECHANICAL CONTRACTORS in FORT WORTH, TEXAS
Employer KAHN MECHANICAL CONTRACTORS Report ID 2019088404
Address 1301 Joel East Rd. City, State ZIP FORT WORTH, TEXAS 76140
Event Date August 15, 2019 Outcome Hospitalized
Nature of Injury Traumatic injuries and disorders, unspecified Body Part Nonclassifiable
Event Type Fall through surface or existing opening, unspecified Source of Injury Skylights
Secondary Source Floors, walkways, ground surfaces, unspecified
Industry (NAICS) 238220 Inspection # 1424241
GPS Coordinates 32.64000, -97.30000

Incident Narrative

An employee fell through a skylight on a roof, suffering internal injuries.

Incident Summary

On August 15, 2019, a worker at KAHN MECHANICAL CONTRACTORS in FORT WORTH, TEXAS suffered traumatic injuries and disorders, unspecified to the nonclassifiable. The incident was classified as fall through surface or existing opening, unspecified, with skylights identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.

Context

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