Binswanger Enterprises
Other fall to lower level, unspecified — Paralysis, paraplegia, quadriplegia — PLANO, TEXAS
| Employer | Binswanger Enterprises | Report ID | 2016010077 |
| Address | 5400 Legacy Drive | City, State ZIP | PLANO, TEXAS 75024 |
| Event Date | January 5, 2016 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Paralysis, paraplegia, quadriplegia | Body Part | Neck, except internal location of diseases or disorders |
| Event Type | Other fall to lower level, unspecified | Source of Injury | Roofs, unspecified |
| Industry (NAICS) | 444190 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 33.07000, -96.81000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was working on a building rooftop when he fell, breaking his neck and partially paralyzing his legs and left arm.
Incident Summary
On January 5, 2016, a worker at Binswanger Enterprises in PLANO, TEXAS suffered paralysis, paraplegia, quadriplegia to the neck, except internal location of diseases or disorders. The incident was classified as other fall to lower level, unspecified, with roofs, unspecified identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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