PEG Enterprises PEG Energy LLC
Other fall to lower level 6 to 10 feet — Herniated discs — LAREDO, TEXAS
| Employer | PEG Enterprises PEG Energy LLC | Report ID | 20201211615 |
| Address | 6019 Amir Dr | City, State ZIP | LAREDO, TEXAS 78041 |
| Event Date | December 11, 2020 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Herniated discs | Body Part | Back, including spine, spinal cord, unspecified |
| Event Type | Other fall to lower level 6 to 10 feet | Source of Injury | Roofs, unspecified |
| Secondary Source | Floors, walkways, ground surfaces, unspecified | ||
| Industry (NAICS) | 238210 | Inspection # | 1507634 |
| GPS Coordinates | 27.55000, -99.44000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was on the roof of a one-story home, pushing solar cables through a junction box to another employee who was in the attic. The employee fell approximately 8 feet from the roof and was found lying on the ground. The employee suffered a back strain and dislocated disc. The employee was hospitalized and required surgery.
Incident Summary
On December 11, 2020, a worker at PEG Enterprises PEG Energy LLC in LAREDO, TEXAS suffered herniated discs to the back, including spine, spinal cord, unspecified. The incident was classified as other fall to lower level 6 to 10 feet, with roofs, unspecified identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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