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Gray Construction Co.

Other fall to lower level 6 to 30 feet — Multiple traumatic injuries and disorders unspecified — WATERTOWN, SOUTH DAKOTA

HOSPITALIZED — Worker hospitalized after incident at Gray Construction Co. in WATERTOWN, SOUTH DAKOTA
Employer Gray Construction Co. Report ID 2024109804
Address 115 North Maple Street City, State ZIP WATERTOWN, SOUTH DAKOTA 57201
Event Date October 21, 2024 Outcome Hospitalized
Nature of Injury Multiple traumatic injuries and disorders unspecified Body Part Multiple body parts n.e.c.
Event Type Other fall to lower level 6 to 30 feet Source of Injury Roof surface
Secondary Source Fall protection equipment
Industry (NAICS) 236220 Inspection # 1783335
GPS Coordinates 44.90000, -97.11000

Incident Narrative

An employee fell 25 feet off a roof that was being sheathed. The employee suffered a fractured clavicle and femur, as well as head and hip injuries. Fall protection was not being worn at the time.

Incident Summary

On October 21, 2024, a worker at Gray Construction Co. in WATERTOWN, SOUTH DAKOTA suffered multiple traumatic injuries and disorders unspecified to the multiple body parts n.e.c.. The incident was classified as other fall to lower level 6 to 30 feet, with roof surface identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.

Context

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