Momper Insulation
Fall through surface or existing opening 11 to 15 feet — Internal injuries to organs and blood vessels of the trunk — FORT WAYNE, INDIANA
| Employer | Momper Insulation | Report ID | 2023021091 |
| Address | 2431 West Main Street | City, State ZIP | FORT WAYNE, INDIANA 46804 |
| Event Date | February 3, 2023 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Internal injuries to organs and blood vessels of the trunk | Body Part | Chest, except internal location of diseases or disorders |
| Event Type | Fall through surface or existing opening 11 to 15 feet | Source of Injury | Existing floor opening |
| Secondary Source | Floor, n.e.c. | ||
| Industry (NAICS) | 238310 | Inspection # | 1648795 |
| GPS Coordinates | 41.07000, -85.17000 | ||
Incident Narrative
At about 3:00 p.m. on February 3, 2023, an employee was spraying foam insulation in a bonus room when he fell through a 3-foot by 6-foot floor hole. He landed on the concrete garage floor 11 feet below and sustained a rib fracture, a shoulder injury, a punctured lung, and a scalp contusion.
Incident Summary
On February 3, 2023, a worker at Momper Insulation in FORT WAYNE, INDIANA suffered internal injuries to organs and blood vessels of the trunk to the chest, except internal location of diseases or disorders. 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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