JL Construction Inc.
Other fall to lower level 6 to 10 feet — Intracranial injuries, unspecified — NEW BRAUNFELS, TEXAS
| Employer | JL Construction Inc. | Report ID | 2015096364 |
| Address | 105 Greenhaven Rd | City, State ZIP | NEW BRAUNFELS, TEXAS 78130 |
| Event Date | September 2, 2015 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Intracranial injuries, unspecified | Body Part | Brain |
| Event Type | Other fall to lower level 6 to 10 feet | Source of Injury | Movable ladders, unspecified |
| Industry (NAICS) | 238350 | Inspection # | 1091367 |
| GPS Coordinates | 29.69000, -98.11000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was installing cornices on the side of the house using an approximately 8-foot multipurpose portable ladder when he fell on his back with his gear. The impact of the fall caused the employee to go into a coma.
Incident Summary
On September 2, 2015, a worker at JL Construction Inc. in NEW BRAUNFELS, TEXAS suffered intracranial injuries, unspecified to the brain. The incident was classified as other fall to lower level 6 to 10 feet, with movable ladders, unspecified identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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