Department of Homeland Security
Fall through surface or existing opening, unspecified — Fractures — SPRING, TEXAS
| Employer | Department of Homeland Security | Report ID | 2021109412 |
| Address | 25700 I-45N, Suite 200 | City, State ZIP | SPRING, TEXAS 77386 |
| Event Date | October 25, 2021 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Fractures | Body Part | Chest, except internal location of diseases or disorders |
| Event Type | Fall through surface or existing opening, unspecified | Source of Injury | Girders, beams, structural steel |
| Secondary Source | Floor, n.e.c. | ||
| Industry (NAICS) | 921190 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 30.10000, -95.36000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was searching a private home. While in the attic, the employee stepped on a rafter that gave way. He fell to the floor below and suffered broken ribs and torso injuries.
Incident Summary
On October 25, 2021, a worker at Department of Homeland Security in SPRING, TEXAS suffered fractures to the chest, except internal location of diseases or disorders. The incident was classified as fall through surface or existing opening, unspecified, with girders, beams, structural steel identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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