RMF NOOTER, INC.
Fall through surface or existing opening 11 to 15 feet — Soreness, pain, hurt-nonspecified injury — CAIRO, OHIO
| Employer | RMF NOOTER, INC. | Report ID | 20231210988 |
| Address | 7680 Iowa Rd. | City, State ZIP | CAIRO, OHIO 45820 |
| Event Date | December 1, 2023 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Soreness, pain, hurt-nonspecified injury | Body Part | Nonclassifiable |
| Event Type | Fall through surface or existing opening 11 to 15 feet | Source of Injury | Existing floor opening |
| Secondary Source | Floors, walkways, ground surfaces, unspecified | ||
| Industry (NAICS) | 561790 | Inspection # | 1714082 |
| GPS Coordinates | 40.83000, -84.08000 | ||
Incident Narrative
On December 1, 2023, an employee was performing preparation work for installation of an electrical control panel on the deck mezzanine (metal grate platform) of a commercial site. The employee tripped on the leg of an A-frame and fell through a floor opening. He landed on a toolbox 8 feet below, then fell another 7 feet onto concrete pavement. The employee sustained severe injuries and was hospitalized.
Incident Summary
On December 1, 2023, a worker at RMF NOOTER, INC. in CAIRO, OHIO suffered soreness, pain, hurt-nonspecified injury to the nonclassifiable. The incident was classified as fall through surface or existing opening 11 to 15 feet, with existing floor opening identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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