Precision Demolition, LLC.
Fall through surface or existing opening 11 to 15 feet — Concussions — AUSTIN, TEXAS
| Employer | Precision Demolition, LLC. | Report ID | 2018054874 |
| Address | 6401 Airport Blvd. | City, State ZIP | AUSTIN, TEXAS 78752 |
| Event Date | May 18, 2018 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Concussions | Body Part | Brain |
| Event Type | Fall through surface or existing opening 11 to 15 feet | Source of Injury | Floor, n.e.c. |
| Secondary Source | Striking and nailing handtools-powered, n.e.c. | ||
| Industry (NAICS) | 238910 | Inspection # | 1317664 |
| GPS Coordinates | 30.32000, -97.71000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was using a rivet buster to break up a concrete floor for demolition when the employee fell through the working level to the level below, suffering a concussion.
Incident Summary
On May 18, 2018, a worker at Precision Demolition, LLC. in AUSTIN, TEXAS suffered concussions to the brain. The incident was classified as fall through surface or existing opening 11 to 15 feet, with floor, n.e.c. identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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