SOUTHWEST INSULATION, INC.
Fall through surface or existing opening 11 to 15 feet — Traumatic injuries and disorders, unspecified — FRISCO, TEXAS
| Employer | SOUTHWEST INSULATION, INC. | Report ID | 2015030417 |
| Address | 6401 Parkwood BLVD | City, State ZIP | FRISCO, TEXAS 75034 |
| Event Date | March 11, 2015 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Traumatic injuries and disorders, unspecified | Body Part | Nonclassifiable |
| Event Type | Fall through surface or existing opening 11 to 15 feet | Source of Injury | Existing floor opening |
| Industry (NAICS) | 238990 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 33.13000, -96.82000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee fell 14 feet through a hole in the floor. The hole was unguarded at the time of the incident.
Incident Summary
On March 11, 2015, a worker at SOUTHWEST INSULATION, INC. in FRISCO, TEXAS suffered traumatic injuries and disorders, unspecified to the nonclassifiable. The incident was classified as fall through surface or existing opening 11 to 15 feet, with existing floor opening identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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