QC Waterproofing, LLC.

Fall through surface or existing opening 11 to 15 feet — Fractures — AUSTIN, Texas

HOSPITALIZED — Worker hospitalized after incident at QC Waterproofing, LLC. in AUSTIN, Texas
Employer QC Waterproofing, LLC.
Address 1500 Red River Rd.
City, State ZIP AUSTIN, Texas 78715
Report ID 2015129682
Event Date December 22, 2015
Outcome Hospitalized
Nature of Injury Fractures
Body Part Back, including spine, spinal cord, unspecified
Event Type Fall through surface or existing opening 11 to 15 feet
Source of Injury Nonclassifiable
Industry (NAICS) 238390
Inspection # 1114069
GPS Coordinates 30.19000, -97.80000

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Incident Narrative

An employee was waterproofing and fell approximately 15 feet through a hole resulting in a broken back.

Incident Summary

On December 22, 2015, a worker at QC Waterproofing, LLC. in AUSTIN, Texas suffered fractures to the back, including spine, spinal cord, unspecified. The incident was classified as fall through surface or existing opening 11 to 15 feet, with nonclassifiable identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.

Context

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