Antex Roofing Company Inc.
Other fall to lower level 6 to 10 feet — Fractures — HOUSTON, TEXAS
| Employer | Antex Roofing Company Inc. | Report ID | 2020054142 |
| Address | 4516 Dacoma | City, State ZIP | HOUSTON, TEXAS 77092 |
| Event Date | May 4, 2020 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Fractures | Body Part | Multiple body parts, n.e.c. |
| Event Type | Other fall to lower level 6 to 10 feet | Source of Injury | Extension ladders |
| Secondary Source | Floors, walkways, ground surfaces, unspecified | ||
| Industry (NAICS) | 238160 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 29.80000, -95.45000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee fell while climbing down an extension ladder. The employee landed about 7 feet below, suffering fractures to the right arm, right shoulder, and right-side ribs.
Incident Summary
On May 4, 2020, a worker at Antex Roofing Company Inc. in HOUSTON, TEXAS suffered fractures to the multiple body parts, n.e.c.. The incident was classified as other fall to lower level 6 to 10 feet, with extension ladders identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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