Benito Garcia Construction
Fall through surface or existing opening 16 to 20 feet — Fractures and dislocations — TEXAS CITY, TEXAS
| Employer | Benito Garcia Construction | Report ID | 2015097014 |
| Address | 3220 I-45 North | City, State ZIP | TEXAS CITY, TEXAS 77591 |
| Event Date | September 23, 2015 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Fractures and dislocations | Body Part | Multiple body parts, n.e.c. |
| 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 # | 1094723 |
| GPS Coordinates | 29.39000, -94.99000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was installing laminate on the roof when he stepped into a hole and fell approximately 20 feet. He fractured his left elbow, dislocated his pelvis, and required left arm surgery.
Incident Summary
On September 23, 2015, a worker at Benito Garcia Construction in TEXAS CITY, TEXAS suffered fractures and dislocations to the multiple body parts, n.e.c.. 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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