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Waggoner Construction Inc.

Fall from collapsing structure or equipment, unspecified — Fractures — WELLSVILLE, PENNSYLVANIA

HOSPITALIZED — Worker hospitalized after incident at Waggoner Construction Inc. in WELLSVILLE, PENNSYLVANIA
Employer Waggoner Construction Inc. Report ID 2023109656
Address Waggoner Farms, 429 Kralltown Road City, State ZIP WELLSVILLE, PENNSYLVANIA 17365
Event Date October 19, 2023 Outcome Hospitalized
Nature of Injury Fractures Body Part Multiple body parts, n.e.c.
Event Type Fall from collapsing structure or equipment, unspecified Source of Injury Roof trusses, joists
Secondary Source Floors, walkways, ground surfaces, unspecified
Industry (NAICS) 236210 Inspection # 1705139
GPS Coordinates 40.03000, -76.98000

Incident Narrative

An employee was installing 2x4s on trusses. As the employee walked on a 2x4 to get his sweatshirt, the 2x4 broke, causing the employee to fall to the ground. The employee sustained bilateral ankle fractures and a T12 vertebral fracture.

Incident Summary

On October 19, 2023, a worker at Waggoner Construction Inc. in WELLSVILLE, PENNSYLVANIA suffered fractures to the multiple body parts, n.e.c.. The incident was classified as fall from collapsing structure or equipment, unspecified, with roof trusses, joists identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.

Context

OSHA has recorded 204 severe injury reports involving "Fall from collapsing structure or equipment, unspecified" incidents in our database. Browse all Fall from collapsing structure or equipment, unspecified injuries.

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