Landpoint LLC
Fall through surface or existing opening 11 to 15 feet — Fractures — DENTON, TEXAS
| Employer | Landpoint LLC | Report ID | 2023021826 |
| Address | 3333 W. University | City, State ZIP | DENTON, TEXAS 76207 |
| Event Date | February 27, 2023 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Fractures | Body Part | Chest, except internal location of diseases or disorders |
| Event Type | Fall through surface or existing opening 11 to 15 feet | Source of Injury | Confined spaces, n.e.c. |
| Secondary Source | Container caps, lids, covers | ||
| Industry (NAICS) | 541370 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 33.22000, -97.18000 | ||
Incident Narrative
Employee 1 was setting up his survey instrument at the edge of a concrete apron surrounding an 11-foot-deep concrete utility vault with a 9x9 steel access cover/lid. Employee 2, then walked behind employee 1, stepping onto the steel vault access cover/lid. The cover gave way, causing employee 2 and the steel vault cover to fall into the vault approximately 11 feet below. Employee 1 fell 8 feet, striking an existing pipeline valve located within the vault. Employee 2 was hospitalized for fractures to the ribs on the left side. Employee 1 did not require hospitalization.
Incident Summary
On February 27, 2023, a worker at Landpoint LLC in DENTON, TEXAS suffered fractures to the chest, except internal location of diseases or disorders. The incident was classified as fall through surface or existing opening 11 to 15 feet, with confined spaces, n.e.c. identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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