Burkholder Construction LLC
Fall through surface or existing opening 21 to 25 feet — Fractures — SHILOH, OHIO
| Employer | Burkholder Construction LLC | Report ID | 2022119879 |
| Address | 8105 Malone | City, State ZIP | SHILOH, OHIO 44878 |
| Event Date | November 9, 2022 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Fractures | Body Part | Multiple body parts, n.e.c. |
| Event Type | Fall through surface or existing opening 21 to 25 feet | Source of Injury | Roofs, unspecified |
| Secondary Source | Floors, walkways, ground surfaces, unspecified | ||
| Industry (NAICS) | 238130 | Inspection # | 1634526 |
| GPS Coordinates | 40.98000, -82.59000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was repairing a metal roof when he stepped onto a piece of 2-by-4 lumber that was temporarily nailed in place. The employee fell approximately 25 feet through the roof framing to the ground, sustaining a fractured wrist, cheek bone, and pelvis. A fall harness was not worn at the time.
Incident Summary
On November 9, 2022, a worker at Burkholder Construction LLC in SHILOH, OHIO suffered fractures to the multiple body parts, n.e.c.. The incident was classified as fall through surface or existing opening 21 to 25 feet, with roofs, unspecified identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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