Tamiami Builders Inc.
Fall through surface or existing opening, unspecified — Fractures — NAPLES, FLORIDA
| Employer | Tamiami Builders Inc. | Report ID | 20231010025 |
| Address | 900 Industrial Blvd | City, State ZIP | NAPLES, FLORIDA 34104 |
| Event Date | October 30, 2023 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Fractures | Body Part | Multiple body parts, n.e.c. |
| Event Type | Fall through surface or existing opening, unspecified | Source of Injury | Skylights |
| Secondary Source | Floors, walkways, ground surfaces, unspecified | ||
| Industry (NAICS) | 238160 | Inspection # | 1708190 |
| GPS Coordinates | 26.16000, -81.75000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was installing a metal roof when he stepped on a skylight. The employee fell through the skylight to the ground, resulting in head and shoulder fractures.
Incident Summary
On October 30, 2023, a worker at Tamiami Builders Inc. in NAPLES, FLORIDA suffered fractures to the multiple body parts, n.e.c.. The incident was classified as fall through surface or existing opening, unspecified, with skylights identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
OSHA has recorded 415 severe injury reports involving "Fall through surface or existing opening, unspecified" incidents in our database. Browse all Fall through surface or existing opening, unspecified injuries.
Similar Incidents
Other severe injury reports involving Fall through surface or existing opening, unspecified events:
| Date | Employer | Location | Nature | Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 29, 2022 | Bassett Mechanical | GERMANTOWN, WISCONSIN | Traumatic injuries and disorders, unspecified | Hosp. |
| Oct 31, 2022 | SRS Distribution Inc | TAMPA, FLORIDA | Fractures and dislocations | Hosp. |
| Dec 17, 2020 | Econo Lodge Inn & Suites Maingate Central | KISSIMMEE, FLORIDA | Fractures | Hosp. |
| Jun 1, 2021 | Landis Architects/Builders | WASHINGTON, DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA | Cerebral and other intracranial hemorrhages | Hosp. |
| Aug 15, 2019 | KAHN MECHANICAL CONTRACTORS | FORT WORTH, TEXAS | Traumatic injuries and disorders, unspecified | Hosp. |
| Aug 11, 2020 | Precise Demolition Services | LAWRENCE TOWNSHIP, NEW JERSEY | Cuts, lacerations | Hosp. |
| Jul 6, 2015 | SIMON ROOFING & SHEET METAL CORPORATION | SARASOTA, FLORIDA | Traumatic injuries and disorders, unspecified | Hosp. |
| Oct 20, 2016 | Knipp Equipment | RANSOM, KANSAS | Fractures | Hosp. |