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Barrett Constuction

Fall through surface or existing opening, unspecified — Concussions — FORT MYERS, FLORIDA

HOSPITALIZED — Worker hospitalized after incident at Barrett Constuction in FORT MYERS, FLORIDA
Employer Barrett Constuction Report ID 2020109622
Address 14700 Troyer Road City, State ZIP FORT MYERS, FLORIDA 33913
Event Date October 9, 2020 Outcome Hospitalized
Nature of Injury Concussions Body Part Brain
Event Type Fall through surface or existing opening, unspecified Source of Injury Skylights
Secondary Source Floors, walkways, ground surfaces, unspecified
Industry (NAICS) 238160 Inspection # 1498028
GPS Coordinates 26.52000, -81.69000

Incident Narrative

An employee fell through a skylight while performing roofing overlay, landing on the ground and suffering a concussion.

Incident Summary

On October 9, 2020, a worker at Barrett Constuction in FORT MYERS, FLORIDA suffered concussions to the brain. 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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