Shakespeare Theatre
Fall through surface or existing opening 11 to 15 feet — Internal injuries to organs and blood vessels of the trunk — WASHINGTON, DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA
| Employer | Shakespeare Theatre | Report ID | 2023087409 |
| Address | 610 F Street Northwest | City, State ZIP | WASHINGTON, DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA 20004 |
| Event Date | August 14, 2023 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Internal injuries to organs and blood vessels of the trunk | Body Part | Abdomen, 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) | 711110 | Inspection # | 1691126 |
| GPS Coordinates | 38.89000, -77.02000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee lifted a temporary cover off a trapdoor and then fell forward into the opening. He fell approximately 15 feet onto concrete and some plywood in the trap room. The temporary cover fell with him and landed on him. The employee was hospitalized with facial fractures, lacerations and bruises, as well as a lacerated liver.
Incident Summary
On August 14, 2023, a worker at Shakespeare Theatre in WASHINGTON, DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA suffered internal injuries to organs and blood vessels of the trunk to the abdomen, 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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