COLUMBUS, OHIO—
Division 7, Inc.
Fall through surface or existing opening, unspecified · Traumatic injuries to spinal cord, unspecified
Final narrative
On February 11, 2020, an employee was carrying roof decking material into the active area of the roof deck replacement. The employee stumbled and fell through an open hole in the roof deck and landed on the concrete floor. The employee was hospitalized with injuries to the spinal cord and wrist.
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