G. S. & S. Construction
Fall to lower level from collapsing structure or equipment 6 to 30 feet — Injuries to the brain, spinal cord and severe wounds, internal injuries — BRENTWOOD, MISSOURI
| Employer | G. S. & S. Construction | Report ID | 2024098964 |
| Address | 2924 South Brentwood Boulevard | City, State ZIP | BRENTWOOD, MISSOURI 63144 |
| Event Date | September 25, 2024 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Injuries to the brain, spinal cord and severe wounds, internal injuries | Body Part | Multiple body parts n.e.c. |
| Event Type | Fall to lower level from collapsing structure or equipment 6 to 30 feet | Source of Injury | Roofs unspecified |
| Secondary Source | Other constructed surface | ||
| Industry (NAICS) | 236115 | Inspection # | 1778934 |
| GPS Coordinates | 38.60000, -90.34000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was replacing metal decking on a roof when they fell 16 feet through a section of the roof to the floor. The employee sustained a head injury, a broken vertebra, and a broken foot.
Incident Summary
On September 25, 2024, a worker at G. S. & S. Construction in BRENTWOOD, MISSOURI suffered injuries to the brain, spinal cord and severe wounds, internal injuries to the multiple body parts n.e.c.. The incident was classified as fall to lower level from collapsing structure or equipment 6 to 30 feet, with roofs unspecified identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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