Metal Building Erectors, LLC 2061 Balthazar
Fall through surface or existing opening 16 to 20 feet — Fractures — OCALA, FLORIDA
| Employer | Metal Building Erectors, LLC 2061 Balthazar | Report ID | 2023053912 |
| Address | 2656 NW 10 ST | City, State ZIP | OCALA, FLORIDA 34475 |
| Event Date | May 2, 2023 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Fractures | Body Part | Multiple body parts, n.e.c. |
| Event Type | Fall through surface or existing opening 16 to 20 feet | Source of Injury | Skylights |
| Secondary Source | Floors, walkways, ground surfaces, unspecified | ||
| Industry (NAICS) | 332311 | Inspection # | 1669678 |
| GPS Coordinates | 29.19000, -82.16000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee had been making bolt connections on steel. The employee was on the roof of an existing building when they fell through a skylight. They landed 16-18 feet below, impacting the concrete and a table. The employee sustained fractures to their pelvis, sacrum, and leg. Fall protection was not worn at the time.
Incident Summary
On May 2, 2023, a worker at Metal Building Erectors, LLC 2061 Balthazar in OCALA, FLORIDA suffered fractures to the multiple body parts, n.e.c.. The incident was classified as fall through surface or existing opening 16 to 20 feet, with skylights identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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