Cooling Towers, LLC
Other fall to lower level 11 to 15 feet — Fractures — BAYTOWN, TEXAS
| Employer | Cooling Towers, LLC | Report ID | 2022108809 |
| Address | 4803 Decker Drive | City, State ZIP | BAYTOWN, TEXAS 77520 |
| Event Date | October 6, 2022 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Fractures | Body Part | Head and neck |
| Event Type | Other fall to lower level 11 to 15 feet | Source of Injury | Other structural elements, unspecified |
| Secondary Source | Floor, n.e.c. | ||
| Industry (NAICS) | 238220 | Inspection # | 1626975 |
| GPS Coordinates | 29.77000, -95.01000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was installing fiberglass decking on the upper level of a framework. The employee fell approximately 13 feet and struck the concrete surface below, suffering head and neck fractures. Fall protection was worn but was not tied off at the time.
Incident Summary
On October 6, 2022, a worker at Cooling Towers, LLC in BAYTOWN, TEXAS suffered fractures to the head and neck. The incident was classified as other fall to lower level 11 to 15 feet, with other structural elements, unspecified identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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