Hensel Richards Constructors, Inc.
Fall through surface or existing opening 16 to 20 feet — Fractures — ASHLAND, NEBRASKA
| Employer | Hensel Richards Constructors, Inc. | Report ID | 2023042920 |
| Address | 1842 Furnas Street | City, State ZIP | ASHLAND, NEBRASKA 68003 |
| Event Date | April 3, 2023 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Fractures | Body Part | Multiple trunk locations |
| Event Type | Fall through surface or existing opening 16 to 20 feet | Source of Injury | Existing roof openings, other than skylights |
| Secondary Source | Floors, walkways, ground surfaces, unspecified | ||
| Industry (NAICS) | 238310 | Inspection # | 1661233 |
| GPS Coordinates | 41.04000, -96.37000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was working on a roof elevation. They grabbed a sheet of plywood from the roof that was covering a hole and roofing membrane. The employee fell 16-17 feet through the hole to the ground, resulting in a fractured pelvis and rib fractures.
Incident Summary
On April 3, 2023, a worker at Hensel Richards Constructors, Inc. in ASHLAND, NEBRASKA suffered fractures to the multiple trunk locations. The incident was classified as fall through surface or existing opening 16 to 20 feet, with existing roof openings, other than skylights identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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