F&V Drywall, Inc.
Fall through surface or existing opening 11 to 15 feet — Fractures — AUSTIN, TEXAS
| Employer | F&V Drywall, Inc. | Report ID | 2018076790 |
| Address | 56 East Ave | City, State ZIP | AUSTIN, TEXAS 78701 |
| Event Date | July 6, 2018 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Fractures | Body Part | Coccygeal region |
| Event Type | Fall through surface or existing opening 11 to 15 feet | Source of Injury | Wallboard, drywall, sheetrock |
| Secondary Source | Floor, n.e.c. | ||
| Industry (NAICS) | 238310 | Inspection # | 1334317 |
| GPS Coordinates | 30.25000, -97.73000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee fell through drywall in an attic, landing on a lower level 11 feet below. He suffered a fractured tailbone.
Incident Summary
On July 6, 2018, a worker at F&V Drywall, Inc. in AUSTIN, TEXAS suffered fractures to the coccygeal region. The incident was classified as fall through surface or existing opening 11 to 15 feet, with wallboard, drywall, sheetrock identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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