Dobbels Plumbing LLC
Fall through surface or existing opening 6 to 10 feet — Fractures and other injuries, n.e.c. — WICHITA FALLS, TEXAS
| Employer | Dobbels Plumbing LLC | Report ID | 20211211007 |
| Address | 4578 Kemp Avenue | City, State ZIP | WICHITA FALLS, TEXAS 76308 |
| Event Date | December 22, 2021 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Fractures and other injuries, n.e.c. | Body Part | Multiple body parts, unspecified |
| Event Type | Fall through surface or existing opening 6 to 10 feet | Source of Injury | Structural elements, n.e.c. |
| Secondary Source | Floor, n.e.c. | ||
| Industry (NAICS) | 238220 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 33.86000, -98.53000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was pulling water lines in an attic when he stepped on a board that gave way. The employee fell approximately 10 feet to the floor below, resulting in a bruised lung and fractures to his vertebrae, collarbone, and rib.
Incident Summary
On December 22, 2021, a worker at Dobbels Plumbing LLC in WICHITA FALLS, TEXAS suffered fractures and other injuries, n.e.c. to the multiple body parts, unspecified. The incident was classified as fall through surface or existing opening 6 to 10 feet, with structural elements, n.e.c. identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
OSHA has recorded 163 severe injury reports involving "Fall through surface or existing opening 6 to 10 feet" incidents in our database. Browse all Fall through surface or existing opening 6 to 10 feet injuries.
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