D & L Inc
Fall to lower level from collapsing structure or equipment 6 to 30 feet — Multiple severe wounds and internal injuries — BLYTHEVILLE, ARKANSAS
| Employer | D & L Inc | Report ID | 2025054488 |
| Address | 975 E Main St. | City, State ZIP | BLYTHEVILLE, ARKANSAS 72316 |
| Event Date | May 13, 2025 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Multiple severe wounds and internal injuries | Body Part | Multiple trunk locations |
| Event Type | Fall to lower level from collapsing structure or equipment 6 to 30 feet | Source of Injury | Skylights or other existing roof openings |
| Secondary Source | Other constructed surface | ||
| Industry (NAICS) | 238220 | Inspection # | 1825416 |
| GPS Coordinates | 35.92000, -89.88000 | ||
Incident Narrative
On May 13, 2025, an employee was preparing to install an HVAC system on a roof. The employee detached a retractable lanyard from its anchor point, stepped backward, and then fell through a skylight. They fell about 8 feet, struck a temporary wall, and then fell another 7 feet to the concrete floor below. The employee was hospitalized with a broken shoulder blade, broken ribs, a collapsed lung, and a dislocated finger.
Incident Summary
On May 13, 2025, a worker at D & L Inc in BLYTHEVILLE, ARKANSAS suffered multiple severe wounds and internal injuries to the multiple trunk locations. The incident was classified as fall to lower level from collapsing structure or equipment 6 to 30 feet, with skylights or other existing roof openings identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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