Parsley's Sheet Metal and Roofing Company
Fall through surface or existing opening 6 to 10 feet — Soreness, pain, hurt-nonspecified injury — PAMPA, TEXAS
| Employer | Parsley's Sheet Metal and Roofing Company | Report ID | 2018010927 |
| Address | 12308 US Hwy 60E. | City, State ZIP | PAMPA, TEXAS 79065 |
| Event Date | January 29, 2018 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Soreness, pain, hurt-nonspecified injury | Body Part | Head and trunk |
| Event Type | Fall through surface or existing opening 6 to 10 feet | Source of Injury | Skylights |
| Industry (NAICS) | 238160 | Inspection # | 1312653 |
| GPS Coordinates | 35.52000, -100.89000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was performing roofing operations at a house when he walked over the opening of a skylight that had been covered with insulation and fell through it approximately 8 feet to the ground. He received cuts to his head, possible broken ribs, and a back injury, requiring hospitalization.
Incident Summary
On January 29, 2018, a worker at Parsley's Sheet Metal and Roofing Company in PAMPA, TEXAS suffered soreness, pain, hurt-nonspecified injury to the head and trunk. The incident was classified as fall through surface or existing opening 6 to 10 feet, with skylights identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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