Greater Metroplex Interiors, Inc.

Fall through surface or existing opening 16 to 20 feet - Fractures - DALLAS, Texas

HOSPITALIZED, Worker hospitalized after incident at Greater Metroplex Interiors, Inc. in DALLAS, Texas
Employer Greater Metroplex Interiors, Inc.
Address 5800 Ownby Dr
City, State ZIP DALLAS, Texas 75205
Report ID 2023087914
Event Date August 28, 2023
Outcome Hospitalized
Nature of Injury Fractures
Body Part Wrist(s)
Event Type Fall through surface or existing opening 16 to 20 feet
Source of Injury Existing floor opening
Secondary Source Caps, lids, covers, n.e.c.
Industry (NAICS) 238310
Inspection # 1694888
GPS Coordinates 32.84205, -96.78344

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Incident Narrative

An employee was picking up tools at the end of the work day. As they stepped on a floor opening cover, the cover collapsed, causing the employee to fall 20 feet to the basement. The employee sustained bilateral wrist fractures.

Incident Summary

On August 28, 2023, a worker at Greater Metroplex Interiors, Inc. in DALLAS, Texas suffered fractures to the wrist(s). The incident was classified as fall through surface or existing opening 16 to 20 feet, with existing floor opening identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.

Context

OSHA has recorded 160 severe injury reports involving "Fall through surface or existing opening 16 to 20 feet" incidents in our database. Browse all Fall through surface or existing opening 16 to 20 feet injuries.

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