Acoustic Specialties, Inc.
Other fall to lower level 6 to 30 feet — Injuries to the brain, spinal cord and severe wounds, internal injuries — IDAHO FALLS, IDAHO
| Employer | Acoustic Specialties, Inc. | Report ID | 2025044030 |
| Address | 65th S and South 35th W | City, State ZIP | IDAHO FALLS, IDAHO 83404 |
| Event Date | April 30, 2025 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Injuries to the brain, spinal cord and severe wounds, internal injuries | Body Part | Head and trunk |
| Event Type | Other fall to lower level 6 to 30 feet | Source of Injury | Trusses, girders, beams structurally attached |
| Secondary Source | Other constructed surface | ||
| Industry (NAICS) | 238310 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 43.43000, -112.10000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was working from a manlift putting the perimeter plywood decking on top of the joists on top of the walls. The employee climbed from the manlift onto the decking. He lost his footing and fell through the floor joists approximately 14 feet and 8 inches to the concrete below. The employee sustained a concussion, a ruptured spleen, and broken ribs.
Incident Summary
On April 30, 2025, a worker at Acoustic Specialties, Inc. in IDAHO FALLS, IDAHO suffered injuries to the brain, spinal cord and severe wounds, internal injuries to the head and trunk. The incident was classified as other fall to lower level 6 to 30 feet, with trusses, girders, beams structurally attached identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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