Duncan Machinery Movers, Inc.
Fall through surface or existing opening 6 to 10 feet — Fractures — MADISON, ALABAMA
| Employer | Duncan Machinery Movers, Inc. | Report ID | 2021021047 |
| Address | 26999 Old Madison Hwy 20 | City, State ZIP | MADISON, ALABAMA 35756 |
| Event Date | February 7, 2021 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Fractures | Body Part | Upper and lower limb(s) |
| Event Type | Fall through surface or existing opening 6 to 10 feet | Source of Injury | Existing floor opening |
| Secondary Source | Floor, n.e.c. | ||
| Industry (NAICS) | 238290 | Inspection # | 1514744 |
| GPS Coordinates | 34.64000, -86.81000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was installing round duct in a clean room ceiling. When he placed his knees on an access hatch door, the latches gave way and the employee fell approximately 10 feet through the opening to the metal floor below. The employee sustained fractured legs and a fractured left shoulder and was hospitalized.
Incident Summary
On February 7, 2021, a worker at Duncan Machinery Movers, Inc. in MADISON, ALABAMA suffered fractures to the upper and lower limb(s). The incident was classified as fall through surface or existing opening 6 to 10 feet, with existing floor opening identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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