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Accident Summary Nr: 94605.015 - Employee falls through skylight and incurs multiple injuries
| Inspection Nr | Date Opened | SIC | NAICS | Establishment Name |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1223925.015 | 04/10/2017 | 238220 | Mendel Plumbing & Heating, Inc |
Abstract: At 11:15 p.m. on April 10, 2017, Employee #1, employed by a plumbing/heating/air conditioning company, was performing preventive maintenance on rooftop air conditioning units at a commercial building. He was walking back and forth across the roof and performing his regular duties when he fell through a skylight and landed on a concrete floor, a fall height of 19 feet. Emergency services were called, and Employee #1 was transported to the hospital. He was admitted and treated for severe internal injuries, including a lacerated liver, a punctured lung, head trauma, and neck injuries. The subsequent investigation determined that Employee #1 had not been using any fall protection.
| Employee # | Inspection Nr | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1223925.015 | 36 | M | Hospitalized injury | Heating, air conditioning, and refrig. mechanics |
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