Turner Roofing Co. Ltd.
Other fall to lower level, unspecified — Fractures — SAN ANTONIO, TEXAS
| Employer | Turner Roofing Co. Ltd. | Report ID | 20171110633 |
| Address | 17702 N. W. Military Hwy. | City, State ZIP | SAN ANTONIO, TEXAS 78257 |
| Event Date | November 4, 2017 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Fractures | Body Part | Ankle(s) |
| Event Type | Other fall to lower level, unspecified | Source of Injury | Movable ladders, unspecified |
| Industry (NAICS) | 238160 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 29.60000, -98.56000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was trying to access the roof from a ladder when he fell off and hit the ground, breaking his ankle. The ladder did not extend 3 feet above the access point and was not tied to any structure at the time.
Incident Summary
On November 4, 2017, a worker at Turner Roofing Co. Ltd. in SAN ANTONIO, TEXAS suffered fractures to the ankle(s). The incident was classified as other fall to lower level, unspecified, with movable ladders, unspecified identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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