Hernandez Roofing
Fall through surface or existing opening 16 to 20 feet — Intracranial injuries, unspecified — KANSAS CITY, MISSOURI
| Employer | Hernandez Roofing | Report ID | 20201211477 |
| Address | 3500 Booth Avenue | City, State ZIP | KANSAS CITY, MISSOURI 64129 |
| Event Date | December 7, 2020 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Intracranial injuries, unspecified | Body Part | Brain |
| Event Type | Fall through surface or existing opening 16 to 20 feet | Source of Injury | Skylights |
| Secondary Source | Floor, n.e.c. | ||
| Industry (NAICS) | 238160 | Inspection # | 1505849 |
| GPS Coordinates | 39.06000, -94.48000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee fell through a skylight and landed on the floor 20 feet below. The employee sustained a head injury.
Incident Summary
On December 7, 2020, a worker at Hernandez Roofing in KANSAS CITY, MISSOURI suffered intracranial injuries, unspecified to the brain. The incident was classified as fall through surface or existing opening 16 to 20 feet, with skylights identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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