Willacy CO-OP
Fall through surface or existing opening 21 to 25 feet — Fractures — SEBASTIAN, TEXAS
| Employer | Willacy CO-OP | Report ID | 2021119985 |
| Address | 3620 David Ramirez | City, State ZIP | SEBASTIAN, TEXAS 78594 |
| Event Date | November 17, 2021 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Fractures | Body Part | Head and trunk |
| Event Type | Fall through surface or existing opening 21 to 25 feet | Source of Injury | Roofs, unspecified |
| Secondary Source | Floor, n.e.c. | ||
| Industry (NAICS) | 115111 | Inspection # | 1565191 |
| GPS Coordinates | 26.34000, -97.79000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was repairing polycarbonate roof panels on a cotton warehouse. The employee stepped on one of the polycarbonate roof panels and fell 21 feet to the concrete floor below. The employee sustained two broken hips, a broken nose, and broken ribs. The employee was hospitalized.
Incident Summary
On November 17, 2021, a worker at Willacy CO-OP in SEBASTIAN, TEXAS suffered fractures to the head and trunk. The incident was classified as fall through surface or existing opening 21 to 25 feet, with roofs, unspecified identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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