J & J Roofing, Inc.
Fall through surface or existing opening, unspecified — Fractures — HOUSTON, TEXAS
| Employer | J & J Roofing, Inc. | Report ID | 2016032276 |
| Address | 13002 Cutten Rd. | City, State ZIP | HOUSTON, TEXAS 77066 |
| Event Date | March 15, 2016 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Fractures | Body Part | Coccygeal region |
| Event Type | Fall through surface or existing opening, unspecified | Source of Injury | Existing roof openings, other than skylights |
| Industry (NAICS) | 423330 | Inspection # | 1133599 |
| GPS Coordinates | 29.96000, -95.53000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was laying down insulation over a roof's hatch opening when he stepped on the insulation that marked the opening and fell to the concrete lower level. He was hospitalized with a fractured tailbone.
Incident Summary
On March 15, 2016, a worker at J & J Roofing, Inc. in HOUSTON, TEXAS suffered fractures to the coccygeal region. The incident was classified as fall through surface or existing opening, unspecified, with existing roof openings, other than skylights identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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