MUSSELMAN and HALL CONTRACTORS LLC
Fall from collapsing structure or equipment 6 to 10 feet — Fractures — KANSAS CITY, MISSOURI
| Employer | MUSSELMAN and HALL CONTRACTORS LLC | Report ID | 2022053938 |
| Address | 4922 E Blue Banks | City, State ZIP | KANSAS CITY, MISSOURI 64130 |
| Event Date | May 6, 2022 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Fractures | Body Part | Chest, except internal location of diseases or disorders |
| Event Type | Fall from collapsing structure or equipment 6 to 10 feet | Source of Injury | Aerial lifts, scissor lifts-except truck-mounted |
| Secondary Source | Floors, walkways, ground surfaces, unspecified | ||
| Industry (NAICS) | 238990 | Inspection # | 1594753 |
| GPS Coordinates | 39.03000, -94.52000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was working in a scissor lift when the load in the lift shifted, tipping the lift and flipping it over. The employee fell approximately 10 feet to the ground, resulting in broken ribs.
Incident Summary
On May 6, 2022, a worker at MUSSELMAN and HALL CONTRACTORS LLC in KANSAS CITY, MISSOURI suffered fractures to the chest, except internal location of diseases or disorders. The incident was classified as fall from collapsing structure or equipment 6 to 10 feet, with aerial lifts, scissor lifts-except truck-mounted identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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