Texas Steel Erectors
Other fall to lower level more than 30 feet — Fractures — LAREDO, TEXAS
| Employer | Texas Steel Erectors | Report ID | 2023010812 |
| Address | 116 Khaleidi Drive, Building-E | City, State ZIP | LAREDO, TEXAS 78045 |
| Event Date | January 26, 2023 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Fractures | Body Part | Leg(s), unspecified |
| Event Type | Other fall to lower level more than 30 feet | Source of Injury | Aerial lifts, scissor lifts-except truck-mounted |
| Secondary Source | Floors, walkways, ground surfaces, unspecified | ||
| Industry (NAICS) | 238120 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 27.58000, -99.44000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was using a scissor lift to access a commercial building rooftop under construction. As he attempted to step on the roof edge, he fell approximately 40 feet to the ground, landing on both legs. The employee sustained fractures to both legs, which required surgery and hospitalization.
Incident Summary
On January 26, 2023, a worker at Texas Steel Erectors in LAREDO, TEXAS suffered fractures to the leg(s), unspecified. The incident was classified as other fall to lower level more than 30 feet, with aerial lifts, scissor lifts-except truck-mounted identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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