Favre's Steel Erection LLC
Fall through surface or existing opening more than 30 feet — Fractures and other injuries, unspecified — PASCAGOULA, MISSISSIPPI
| Employer | Favre's Steel Erection LLC | Report ID | 2020021435 |
| Address | 1000 Access Rd | City, State ZIP | PASCAGOULA, MISSISSIPPI 39581 |
| Event Date | February 13, 2020 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Fractures and other injuries, unspecified | Body Part | Multiple body parts, unspecified |
| Event Type | Fall through surface or existing opening more than 30 feet | Source of Injury | Catwalks |
| Secondary Source | Floors, walkways, ground surfaces, unspecified | ||
| Industry (NAICS) | 238120 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 30.88000, -88.64000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee fell through an opening in a catwalk, landing on the ground 60 feet below and suffering multiple fractures and head trauma.
Incident Summary
On February 13, 2020, a worker at Favre's Steel Erection LLC in PASCAGOULA, MISSISSIPPI suffered fractures and other injuries, unspecified to the multiple body parts, unspecified. The incident was classified as fall through surface or existing opening more than 30 feet, with catwalks identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
OSHA has recorded 41 severe injury reports involving "Fall through surface or existing opening more than 30 feet" incidents in our database. Browse all Fall through surface or existing opening more than 30 feet injuries.
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