Eldridge Roofing & Restoration Inc.
Fall through surface or existing opening 11 to 15 feet — Fractures — SPRING, TEXAS
| Employer | Eldridge Roofing & Restoration Inc. | Report ID | 2023032259 |
| Address | 5907 Spring Cypress Road | City, State ZIP | SPRING, TEXAS 77379 |
| Event Date | March 13, 2023 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Fractures | Body Part | Back, including spine, spinal cord, unspecified |
| Event Type | Fall through surface or existing opening 11 to 15 feet | Source of Injury | Roofs, unspecified |
| Secondary Source | Confined spaces, n.e.c. | ||
| Industry (NAICS) | 238160 | Inspection # | 1656865 |
| GPS Coordinates | 30.04000, -95.51000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was standing on a roof panel spraying water on the roof to wash pollen off. The employee fell through the roof and landed on a barbeque pit approximately 12 feet below. The employee sustained two fractures in their back.
Incident Summary
On March 13, 2023, a worker at Eldridge Roofing & Restoration Inc. in SPRING, TEXAS suffered fractures to the back, including spine, spinal cord, unspecified. The incident was classified as fall through surface or existing opening 11 to 15 feet, with roofs, unspecified identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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