Kidd Roofing
Other fall to lower level 6 to 10 feet — Fractures — SAN ANTONIO, TEXAS
| Employer | Kidd Roofing | Report ID | 2021043214 |
| Address | 13910 Westbury Falls, Waterford Subdivision | City, State ZIP | SAN ANTONIO, TEXAS 78253 |
| Event Date | April 17, 2021 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Fractures | Body Part | Leg(s), unspecified |
| Event Type | Other fall to lower level 6 to 10 feet | Source of Injury | Movable ladders, unspecified |
| Secondary Source | Street, road, driveway-paved | ||
| Industry (NAICS) | 238160 | Inspection # | 1526155 |
| GPS Coordinates | 29.51000, -98.76000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was climbing a ladder up to the roof of a single-story house. The ladder slid out from the employee, who fell to the concrete driveway about 8 feet below. He suffered a broken leg.
Incident Summary
On April 17, 2021, a worker at Kidd Roofing in SAN ANTONIO, TEXAS suffered fractures to the leg(s), unspecified. The incident was classified as other fall to lower level 6 to 10 feet, with movable ladders, unspecified identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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