DGS Dykes LLC
Fall to lower level from collapsing structure or equipment unspecified — Fractures and soft tissue injuries — LEEDS, ALABAMA
| Employer | DGS Dykes LLC | Report ID | 2025021445 |
| Address | 8591 Borden Ave | City, State ZIP | LEEDS, ALABAMA 35094 |
| Event Date | February 13, 2025 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Fractures and soft tissue injuries | Body Part | Multiple lower extremities locations n.e.c. |
| Event Type | Fall to lower level from collapsing structure or equipment unspecified | Source of Injury | Skylights or other existing roof openings |
| Secondary Source | Other constructed surface | ||
| Industry (NAICS) | 238160 | Inspection # | 1804745 |
| GPS Coordinates | 33.53000, -86.53000 | ||
Incident Narrative
On February 13, 2025, an employee was working to install TPO (thermoplastic polyolefin) to a sheet metal roof. As he was placing a metal cover over a fiberglass skylight, he stepped through the skylight and fell onto the concrete inside the building. The employee sustained a fractured hip, a torn meniscus, and a fractured left ankle.
Incident Summary
On February 13, 2025, a worker at DGS Dykes LLC in LEEDS, ALABAMA suffered fractures and soft tissue injuries to the multiple lower extremities locations n.e.c.. The incident was classified as fall to lower level from collapsing structure or equipment unspecified, with skylights or other existing roof openings identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
OSHA has recorded 165 severe injury reports involving "Fall to lower level from collapsing structure or equipment unspecified" incidents in our database. Browse all Fall to lower level from collapsing structure or equipment unspecified injuries.
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