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Fractures

1 hospitalization · 20181011127 · 10/29/2018 · AMERICAN TINNING & GALVANIZING COMPANY

Severity

Hospitalized
1
Amputation
0
Loss of eye
0
Body part
Head and trunk
Nature of injury
Fractures

Cause

Event
Fall through surface or existing opening less than 6 feet
Source
Existing roof openings, other than skylights
Secondary source
Floors, walkways, ground surfaces, unspecified

Employer

Name
AMERICAN TINNING & GALVANIZING COMPANY
Location
34199 Curtis Blvd., EASTLAKE, OHIO, 44095
NAICS
332813
Jurisdiction
1

Narrative

An employee was installing a new ventilation system on the roof of a business and fell four feet through an opening about 24-34 inches between the catwalk and the various water system pipes. The employee suffered two fractured ribs, a laceration of the left ear, contusions and a skull fracture.

Source

Authoritative
OSHA Severe Injury Reports
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