KAHN MECHANICAL CONTRACTORS
Fall through surface or existing opening, unspecified — Traumatic injuries and disorders, unspecified — 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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