Cotton Commerical USA, INC.
Fall through surface or existing opening, unspecified — Fractures — HOUSTON, TEXAS
| Employer | Cotton Commerical USA, INC. | Report ID | 2015010217 |
| Address | 10900 Scarsdale Blvd. | City, State ZIP | HOUSTON, TEXAS 77089 |
| Event Date | January 24, 2015 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Fractures | Body Part | Arm(s), unspecified |
| Event Type | Fall through surface or existing opening, unspecified | Source of Injury | Roof surfaces other than roof edge |
| Industry (NAICS) | 562910 | Inspection # | 1022192 |
| GPS Coordinates | 29.58000, -95.21000 | ||
Incident Narrative
Employee #1 was removing roofing material from the roof when he fell through the roof. The employee sustained two broken arms as a result from his fall. The roof had recently sustained damage from fire and had to be removed and replaced. The roof is comprised of lightweight concrete, tar, and corrugated metal.
Incident Summary
On January 24, 2015, a worker at Cotton Commerical USA, INC. in HOUSTON, TEXAS suffered fractures to the arm(s), unspecified. The incident was classified as fall through surface or existing opening, unspecified, with roof surfaces other than roof edge identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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