J.T. Morgan Tile Co., Inc.
Fall through surface or existing opening 11 to 15 feet — Traumatic injuries and disorders, unspecified — MERIDIAN, MISSISSIPPI
| Employer | J.T. Morgan Tile Co., Inc. | Report ID | 2019099950 |
| Address | 909 B Strret | City, State ZIP | MERIDIAN, MISSISSIPPI 39301 |
| Event Date | September 23, 2019 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Traumatic injuries and disorders, unspecified | Body Part | Nonclassifiable |
| Event Type | Fall through surface or existing opening 11 to 15 feet | Source of Injury | Skylights |
| Secondary Source | Floor, n.e.c. | ||
| Industry (NAICS) | 442210 | Inspection # | 1434047 |
| GPS Coordinates | 32.38000, -88.66000 | ||
Incident Narrative
While repairing a tin roof, an employee fell through a skylight to the concrete floor about 15 feet below.
Incident Summary
On September 23, 2019, a worker at J.T. Morgan Tile Co., Inc. in MERIDIAN, MISSISSIPPI suffered traumatic injuries and disorders, unspecified to the nonclassifiable. 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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