R&R Christo Construction
Fall from collapsing structure or equipment 16 to 20 feet — Fractures — TECUMSEH, NEBRASKA
| Employer | R&R Christo Construction | Report ID | 2023065018 |
| Address | 61448 722 Rd | City, State ZIP | TECUMSEH, NEBRASKA 68450 |
| Event Date | June 7, 2023 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Fractures | Body Part | Thigh(s) |
| Event Type | Fall from collapsing structure or equipment 16 to 20 feet | Source of Injury | Trusses, girders, beams-structurally attached, unspecified |
| Secondary Source | Floors, walkways, ground surfaces, unspecified | ||
| Industry (NAICS) | 236220 | Inspection # | 1676940 |
| GPS Coordinates | 40.29000, -96.27000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was on top of a 2-by-4 purlin installing rafters. The purlin broke and he fell to the ground about 16 feet below, suffering a broken left femur.
Incident Summary
On June 7, 2023, a worker at R&R Christo Construction in TECUMSEH, NEBRASKA suffered fractures to the thigh(s). The incident was classified as fall from collapsing structure or equipment 16 to 20 feet, with trusses, girders, beams-structurally attached, unspecified identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
OSHA has recorded 42 severe injury reports involving "Fall from collapsing structure or equipment 16 to 20 feet" incidents in our database. Browse all Fall from collapsing structure or equipment 16 to 20 feet injuries.
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