Perry & Perry Builders, Inc.
Fall from collapsing structure or equipment more than 30 feet — Fractures — ROCKDALE, TEXAS
| Employer | Perry & Perry Builders, Inc. | Report ID | 2022031942 |
| Address | 215 E Cameron Avenue | City, State ZIP | ROCKDALE, TEXAS 76567 |
| Event Date | March 2, 2022 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Fractures | Body Part | Chest, except internal location of diseases or disorders |
| Event Type | Fall from collapsing structure or equipment more than 30 feet | Source of Injury | Girders, beams, structural steel |
| Secondary Source | Ground, n.e.c. | ||
| Industry (NAICS) | 236220 | Inspection # | 1582047 |
| GPS Coordinates | 30.65000, -97.00000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was installing a beam when the other beam he was using as an anchor point for his fall arrest system failed. The employee fell 45 feet to the ground, resulting in broken ribs.
Incident Summary
On March 2, 2022, a worker at Perry & Perry Builders, Inc. in ROCKDALE, TEXAS suffered fractures to the chest, except internal location of diseases or disorders. The incident was classified as fall from collapsing structure or equipment more than 30 feet, with girders, beams, structural steel identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
OSHA has recorded 15 severe injury reports involving "Fall from collapsing structure or equipment more than 30 feet" incidents in our database. Browse all Fall from collapsing structure or equipment more than 30 feet injuries.
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