J&J Roofing and Sheet Metal, Inc.
Fall through surface or existing opening 16 to 20 feet — Intracranial injuries, unspecified — DALLAS, TEXAS
| Employer | J&J Roofing and Sheet Metal, Inc. | Report ID | 2015075099 |
| Address | 1515 N Jim Miller Rd | City, State ZIP | DALLAS, TEXAS 75217 |
| Event Date | July 27, 2015 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Intracranial injuries, unspecified | Body Part | Brain |
| Event Type | Fall through surface or existing opening 16 to 20 feet | Source of Injury | Existing roof openings, other than skylights |
| Industry (NAICS) | 238160 | Inspection # | 1080873 |
| GPS Coordinates | 32.73000, -96.70000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was removing a hole cover to align some forms to set up an AC unit. The forms were misaligned and had to be reset. The employee fell through the hole, approximately 15 to 20 feet. He hit his head experienced swelling. A harness was not worn at the time of the incident.
Incident Summary
On July 27, 2015, a worker at J&J Roofing and Sheet Metal, Inc. in DALLAS, TEXAS suffered intracranial injuries, unspecified to the brain. The incident was classified as fall through surface or existing opening 16 to 20 feet, with existing roof openings, other than skylights identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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