Agrex Inc.
Fall through surface or existing opening 11 to 15 feet — Fractures — MOBILE, ALABAMA
| Employer | Agrex Inc. | Report ID | 2022010908 |
| Address | 11th ST Pier D | City, State ZIP | MOBILE, ALABAMA 36602 |
| Event Date | January 31, 2022 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Fractures | Body Part | Pelvis |
| Event Type | Fall through surface or existing opening 11 to 15 feet | Source of Injury | Existing floor opening |
| Secondary Source | Scaffolds-staging, unspecified | ||
| Industry (NAICS) | 311119 | Inspection # | 1577074 |
| GPS Coordinates | 30.69000, -88.20000 | ||
Incident Narrative
Three employees were changing a fan motor on a platform. The employees removed the old motor and lowered it through an opening in the catwalk/platform that was approximately 4' x 4' using a chain hoist. They then hoisted up the new motor and were securing it into place. Employee 2 called employee 1 to look at the alignment of a series of pulleys to make sure it was correct. When Employee 1 stepped around the motor, they stepped into the opening in the platform. Employee 1 grabbed onto Employee 2 pulling him into the hole in the platform as well. Both employees fell approximately 12 feet to the platform below and employee 1 struck the old motor that had been removed. Both employees suffered broken bones, contusions, and abrasions. Employee 1 was hospitalized for a broken pelvis.
Incident Summary
On January 31, 2022, a worker at Agrex Inc. in MOBILE, ALABAMA suffered fractures to the pelvis. The incident was classified as fall through surface or existing opening 11 to 15 feet, with existing floor opening identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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