Big 4 Erectors, L.P.
Fall through surface or existing opening more than 30 feet — Fractures — HOUSTON, TEXAS
| Employer | Big 4 Erectors, L.P. | Report ID | 20211110088 |
| Address | 3938 Stoney Brook Drive | City, State ZIP | HOUSTON, TEXAS 77063 |
| Event Date | November 22, 2021 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Fractures | Body Part | Multiple body parts, n.e.c. |
| Event Type | Fall through surface or existing opening more than 30 feet | Source of Injury | Existing roof openings, other than skylights |
| Secondary Source | Floors, walkways, ground surfaces, unspecified | ||
| Industry (NAICS) | 238120 | Inspection # | 1565328 |
| GPS Coordinates | 29.72000, -95.50000 | ||
Incident Narrative
Employees were decking the roof of a two-story building. One of them was walking to begin work after a break when he slipped and fell through a deck opening. He landed about 40 feet below on a concrete surface, suffering multiple limb and skull fractures. Fall protection was not worn at the time.
Incident Summary
On November 22, 2021, a worker at Big 4 Erectors, L.P. in HOUSTON, TEXAS suffered fractures to the multiple body parts, n.e.c.. The incident was classified as fall through surface or existing opening more than 30 feet, with existing roof openings, other than skylights identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
OSHA has recorded 41 severe injury reports involving "Fall through surface or existing opening more than 30 feet" incidents in our database. Browse all Fall through surface or existing opening more than 30 feet injuries.
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