Incident date: 2022-02-28
NAICS industry code: 336611

A pipe fitter was inspecting previously applied/added welds to the interior surface of a multi-level tank and fell approximately 14 feet through an opening in the floor to a lower level. He suffered blunt force trauma including cracked ribs, a broken wrist, broken teeth, and contusions.

Hazard classification:
code_event: title: Fall through surface or existing opening 11 to 15 feet
code_source: title: Existing floor opening
code_nature: title: Fractures
code_body: title: Multiple body parts, n.e.c.
severity: moderate