AMERICAN ROOFING & METAL CO., INC.
Fall from collapsing structure or equipment 6 to 10 feet — Fractures — BOERNE, TEXAS
| Employer | AMERICAN ROOFING & METAL CO., INC. | Report ID | 2019088545 |
| Address | 25800 Ralph Fair Road | City, State ZIP | BOERNE, TEXAS 78015 |
| Event Date | August 19, 2019 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Fractures | Body Part | Back, including spine, spinal cord, unspecified |
| Event Type | Fall from collapsing structure or equipment 6 to 10 feet | Source of Injury | Movable ladders, unspecified |
| Secondary Source | Floors, walkways, ground surfaces, unspecified | ||
| Industry (NAICS) | 238160 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 29.67000, -98.63000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was climbing up a ladder when, at approximately 6 feet, the ladder slid sideways. The employee fell to the side, landed on his feet, and then fell backwards onto his back, fracturing vertebrae.
Incident Summary
On August 19, 2019, a worker at AMERICAN ROOFING & METAL CO., INC. in BOERNE, TEXAS suffered fractures to the back, including spine, spinal cord, unspecified. The incident was classified as fall from collapsing structure or equipment 6 to 10 feet, with movable ladders, unspecified identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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