J4D Steel

Other fall to lower level 11 to 15 feet — Cuts, lacerations — TYLER, TEXAS

HOSPITALIZED — Worker hospitalized after incident at J4D Steel in TYLER, TEXAS
Employer J4D Steel Report ID 2023043368
Address 3809 Hwy. 64 West City, State ZIP TYLER, TEXAS 75703
Event Date April 15, 2023 Outcome Hospitalized
Nature of Injury Cuts, lacerations Body Part Head, unspecified
Event Type Other fall to lower level 11 to 15 feet Source of Injury Roofs, unspecified
Secondary Source Floors, walkways, ground surfaces, unspecified
Industry (NAICS) 238190 Inspection # 1664084
GPS Coordinates 32.35000, -95.34000

Incident Narrative

An employee was walking along the side of a finished portion of the roof when he fell approximately 15 feet to the concrete surface below. The employee sustained a laceration on the left side of his head, requiring hospitalization.

Incident Summary

On April 15, 2023, a worker at J4D Steel in TYLER, TEXAS suffered cuts, lacerations to the head, unspecified. The incident was classified as other fall to lower level 11 to 15 feet, with roofs, unspecified identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.

Context

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