GNP, Inc. Sheetmetal
Fall through surface or existing opening 16 to 20 feet — Fractures — DALLAS, TEXAS
| Employer | GNP, Inc. Sheetmetal | Report ID | 20231110511 |
| Address | 11350 Luna Rd | City, State ZIP | DALLAS, TEXAS 75229 |
| Event Date | November 14, 2023 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Fractures | Body Part | Multiple body parts, n.e.c. |
| Event Type | Fall through surface or existing opening 16 to 20 feet | Source of Injury | Skylights |
| Secondary Source | Lifelines, lanyards, safety belts, harnesses | ||
| Industry (NAICS) | 238390 | Inspection # | 1712917 |
| GPS Coordinates | 32.89000, -96.91000 | ||
Incident Narrative
Employees were removing and replacing skylights on a metal roof. The injured employee's lanyard became tangled and they fell through the skylight to the ground 16-18 feet below. The employee suffered fractures to the wrist, ribs, and hip.
Incident Summary
On November 14, 2023, a worker at GNP, Inc. Sheetmetal in DALLAS, TEXAS suffered fractures to the multiple body parts, n.e.c.. The incident was classified as fall through surface or existing opening 16 to 20 feet, with skylights identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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