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Newtron Mechanical

Fall through surface or existing opening, unspecified — Traumatic injuries and disorders, unspecified — NEDERLAND, TEXAS

HOSPITALIZED — Worker hospitalized after incident at Newtron Mechanical in NEDERLAND, TEXAS
Employer Newtron Mechanical Report ID 2020054628
Address 1640 Industrial Park Drive City, State ZIP NEDERLAND, TEXAS 77627
Event Date May 19, 2020 Outcome Hospitalized
Nature of Injury Traumatic injuries and disorders, unspecified Body Part Nonclassifiable
Event Type Fall through surface or existing opening, unspecified Source of Injury Existing roof openings, other than skylights
Secondary Source Floors, walkways, ground surfaces, unspecified
Industry (NAICS) 238210 Inspection # —
GPS Coordinates 30.00000, -94.02000

Incident Narrative

An employee was working with a crew of three people to repair a metal roof. He fell through a flat, corrugated translucent fiberglass panel, suffering injuries.

Incident Summary

On May 19, 2020, a worker at Newtron Mechanical in NEDERLAND, TEXAS suffered traumatic injuries and disorders, unspecified to the nonclassifiable. The incident was classified as fall through surface or existing opening, unspecified, with existing roof openings, other than skylights identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.

Context

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