D.A.K. Construction, LLC
Fall through surface or existing opening 16 to 20 feet — Traumatic injuries and disorders, unspecified — ALLENTOWN, PENNSYLVANIA
| Employer | D.A.K. Construction, LLC | Report ID | 20191010643 |
| Address | 2645 Mitchell Avenue | City, State ZIP | ALLENTOWN, PENNSYLVANIA 18103 |
| Event Date | October 10, 2019 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Traumatic injuries and disorders, unspecified | Body Part | Nonclassifiable |
| Event Type | Fall through surface or existing opening 16 to 20 feet | Source of Injury | Existing roof openings, other than skylights |
| Secondary Source | Floor, n.e.c. | ||
| Industry (NAICS) | 238160 | Inspection # | 1438819 |
| GPS Coordinates | 40.56000, -75.47000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was fitting insulation into a hole and fell through a roof opening, landing on the floor 17.5 feet below. The employee suffered blunt trauma injuries.
Incident Summary
On October 10, 2019, a worker at D.A.K. Construction, LLC in ALLENTOWN, PENNSYLVANIA suffered traumatic injuries and disorders, unspecified to the nonclassifiable. The incident was classified as fall through surface or existing opening 16 to 20 feet, with existing roof openings, other than skylights identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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