Imms Industrial Coatings, Inc.
Fall through surface or existing opening 6 to 10 feet — Fractures — ELKMONT, ALABAMA
| Employer | Imms Industrial Coatings, Inc. | Report ID | 2021064820 |
| Address | Limestone County Water Authority, 17762 Lott Road | City, State ZIP | ELKMONT, ALABAMA 35620 |
| Event Date | June 14, 2021 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Fractures | Body Part | Multiple trunk locations |
| Event Type | Fall through surface or existing opening 6 to 10 feet | Source of Injury | Roofs, unspecified |
| Secondary Source | Catwalks | ||
| Industry (NAICS) | 238320 | Inspection # | 1537896 |
| GPS Coordinates | 34.89000, -86.97000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was carrying materials across a roof. The employee slipped and fell through the roof to a catwalk 10 feet below, striking a valve wheel and the catwalk grating. The employee suffered fractures to the ribs and back, as well as a cut and bruises on the face.
Incident Summary
On June 14, 2021, a worker at Imms Industrial Coatings, Inc. in ELKMONT, ALABAMA suffered fractures to the multiple trunk locations. The incident was classified as fall through surface or existing opening 6 to 10 feet, with roofs, unspecified identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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