Epic Erectors, LLC
Other fall to lower level 6 to 10 feet — Fractures — FORT WORTH, TEXAS
| Employer | Epic Erectors, LLC | Report ID | 2020010135 |
| Address | 7633 Harris Parkway | City, State ZIP | FORT WORTH, TEXAS 76132 |
| Event Date | January 6, 2020 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Fractures | Body Part | Wrist(s) |
| Event Type | Other fall to lower level 6 to 10 feet | Source of Injury | Porches, balconies, decks, patios |
| Secondary Source | Floors, walkways, ground surfaces, unspecified | ||
| Industry (NAICS) | 238120 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 32.63000, -97.41000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was laying decking when he lost his footing and fell approximately 10 feet to the ground below, breaking his left wrist.
Incident Summary
On January 6, 2020, a worker at Epic Erectors, LLC in FORT WORTH, TEXAS suffered fractures to the wrist(s). The incident was classified as other fall to lower level 6 to 10 feet, with porches, balconies, decks, patios identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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