Sunrun Solar
Fall through surface or existing opening 16 to 20 feet — Fractures — CYPRESS, TEXAS
| Employer | Sunrun Solar | Report ID | 2023043719 |
| Address | 11022 White Caterpiller Drive | City, State ZIP | CYPRESS, TEXAS 77433 |
| Event Date | April 26, 2023 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Fractures | Body Part | Elbow(s) |
| Event Type | Fall through surface or existing opening 16 to 20 feet | Source of Injury | Ceilings |
| Secondary Source | Floors, walkways, ground surfaces, unspecified | ||
| Industry (NAICS) | 238210 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 29.94000, -95.78000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was running conduit and wires through the attic of a residential home. He was traversing the rafters when he misstepped and fell through the sheetrock between the rafters. He fell approximately 20 feet to the ground and sustained a fractured right elbow.
Incident Summary
On April 26, 2023, a worker at Sunrun Solar in CYPRESS, TEXAS suffered fractures to the elbow(s). The incident was classified as fall through surface or existing opening 16 to 20 feet, with ceilings identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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