ABC Supply Co. Inc.
Fall from collapsing structure or equipment 11 to 15 feet — Fractures — KYLE, TEXAS
| Employer | ABC Supply Co. Inc. | Report ID | 2022097833 |
| Address | 400 Shady Oaks | City, State ZIP | KYLE, TEXAS 78640 |
| Event Date | September 2, 2022 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Fractures | Body Part | Upper and lower limb(s) |
| Event Type | Fall from collapsing structure or equipment 11 to 15 feet | Source of Injury | Roofs, unspecified |
| Secondary Source | Floor, n.e.c. | ||
| Industry (NAICS) | 423330 | Inspection # | 1620498 |
| GPS Coordinates | 29.99000, -97.81000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was distributing shingles on a roof that was under construction. The roof collapsed from under him and he fell to the concrete floor 15 feet below. He suffered fractures to the left upper femur and the left radius, as well as lacerations to the chin and left eyebrow.
Incident Summary
On September 2, 2022, a worker at ABC Supply Co. Inc. in KYLE, TEXAS suffered fractures to the upper and lower limb(s). The incident was classified as fall from collapsing structure or equipment 11 to 15 feet, with roofs, unspecified identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
OSHA has recorded 59 severe injury reports involving "Fall from collapsing structure or equipment 11 to 15 feet" incidents in our database. Browse all Fall from collapsing structure or equipment 11 to 15 feet injuries.
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