CHM Weatherguard
Fall through surface or existing opening 11 to 15 feet — Fractures — AUSTIN, TEXAS
| Employer | CHM Weatherguard | Report ID | 2022065533 |
| Address | 1515 Cesar Chavez | City, State ZIP | AUSTIN, TEXAS 78701 |
| Event Date | June 24, 2022 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Fractures | Body Part | Skull |
| Event Type | Fall through surface or existing opening 11 to 15 feet | Source of Injury | Existing floor opening |
| Secondary Source | Sewers, manholes, storm drains | ||
| Industry (NAICS) | 238390 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 30.25000, -97.72000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was waterproofing a wall in a parking garage. The employee fell through a covered manhole, landed about 12 feet below, and suffered a skull fracture. The employee was hospitalized.
Incident Summary
On June 24, 2022, a worker at CHM Weatherguard in AUSTIN, TEXAS suffered fractures to the skull. The incident was classified as fall through surface or existing opening 11 to 15 feet, with existing floor opening identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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