MVP Painting
Fall through surface or existing opening, unspecified — Fractures — SAINT JOSEPH, MISSOURI
| Employer | MVP Painting | Report ID | 2023109369 |
| Address | Hwy 169 & Commons Dr | City, State ZIP | SAINT JOSEPH, MISSOURI 64503 |
| Event Date | October 10, 2023 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Fractures | Body Part | Back, including spine, spinal cord, unspecified |
| Event Type | Fall through surface or existing opening, unspecified | Source of Injury | Existing roof openings, other than skylights |
| Secondary Source | Floors, walkways, ground surfaces, unspecified | ||
| Industry (NAICS) | 238320 | Inspection # | 1704809 |
Incident Narrative
An employee was painting a side wall on a roof. The employee stepped back and fell through a hole that had been cut in the roof. They landed on the ground and sustained a broken back requiring hospitalization.
Incident Summary
On October 10, 2023, a worker at MVP Painting in SAINT JOSEPH, MISSOURI suffered fractures to the back, including spine, spinal cord, unspecified. The incident was classified as fall through surface or existing opening, unspecified, with existing roof openings, other than skylights identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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