Force Installations LLC
Fall through surface or existing opening 11 to 15 feet — Multiple traumatic injuries and disorders, unspecified — NEW YORK, NEW YORK
| Employer | Force Installations LLC | Report ID | 2023065440 |
| Address | 1 Madison Avenue | City, State ZIP | NEW YORK, NEW YORK 10010 |
| Event Date | June 20, 2023 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Multiple traumatic injuries and disorders, unspecified | Body Part | Multiple body parts, unspecified |
| Event Type | Fall through surface or existing opening 11 to 15 feet | Source of Injury | Existing roof openings, other than skylights |
| Secondary Source | Floor, n.e.c. | ||
| Industry (NAICS) | 236220 | Inspection # | 1678292 |
| GPS Coordinates | 40.74000, -73.98000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee fell approximately 15 feet through an HVAC opening on a roof, landing on a concrete surface of the 27th floor below. He suffered blunt force trauma to the head and body.
Incident Summary
On June 20, 2023, a worker at Force Installations LLC in NEW YORK, NEW YORK suffered multiple traumatic injuries and disorders, unspecified to the multiple body parts, unspecified. The incident was classified as fall through surface or existing opening 11 to 15 feet, with existing roof openings, other than skylights identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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