Proper Roofing & Remodeling, LLC
Fall through surface or existing opening 11 to 15 feet — Dislocation of joints — HOUSTON, TEXAS
| Employer | Proper Roofing & Remodeling, LLC | Report ID | 2022086904 |
| Address | 16770 Imperial Valley Dr. | City, State ZIP | HOUSTON, TEXAS 77060 |
| Event Date | August 5, 2022 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Dislocation of joints | Body Part | Shoulder(s), including clavicle(s), scapula(e) |
| Event Type | Fall through surface or existing opening 11 to 15 feet | Source of Injury | Ceilings |
| Secondary Source | Floor, n.e.c. | ||
| Industry (NAICS) | 238160 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 29.94000, -95.39000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was working in an attic at a residential home when he lost balance and fell through the sheet rock. He landed on the concrete floor and sustained a dislocated shoulder.
Incident Summary
On August 5, 2022, a worker at Proper Roofing & Remodeling, LLC in HOUSTON, TEXAS suffered dislocation of joints to the shoulder(s), including clavicle(s), scapula(e). The incident was classified as fall through surface or existing opening 11 to 15 feet, with ceilings identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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