HB Sound and Light, Inc.
Fall to lower level from collapsing structure or equipment 6 to 30 feet — Fractures — GRAND FORKS, NORTH DAKOTA
| Employer | HB Sound and Light, Inc. | Report ID | 2024087948 |
| Address | One Ralph Engelstad Arena Drive | City, State ZIP | GRAND FORKS, NORTH DAKOTA 58203 |
| Event Date | August 27, 2024 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Fractures | Body Part | Trunk and other upper extremities |
| Event Type | Fall to lower level from collapsing structure or equipment 6 to 30 feet | Source of Injury | Ceilings |
| Secondary Source | Source, secondary source unspecified | ||
| Industry (NAICS) | 238210 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 47.92000, -97.07000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was installing lighting. The employee broke through a drop ceiling and fell 26 feet, suffering fractures to the ribs, pelvis, and left wrist as well as a head laceration.
Incident Summary
On August 27, 2024, a worker at HB Sound and Light, Inc. in GRAND FORKS, NORTH DAKOTA suffered fractures to the trunk and other upper extremities. The incident was classified as fall to lower level from collapsing structure or equipment 6 to 30 feet, with ceilings identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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