Luis Navarro
Fall through surface or existing opening, unspecified — Fractures — LITTLE ELM, TEXAS
| Employer | Luis Navarro | Report ID | 2023088026 |
| Address | Little Elm Public Works Expansion, 1600 Mark Tree | City, State ZIP | LITTLE ELM, TEXAS 75068 |
| Event Date | August 31, 2023 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Fractures | Body Part | Leg(s), unspecified |
| Event Type | Fall through surface or existing opening, unspecified | Source of Injury | Existing roof openings, other than skylights |
| Secondary Source | Floors, walkways, ground surfaces, unspecified | ||
| Industry (NAICS) | 238160 | Inspection # | 1695739 |
| GPS Coordinates | 33.17000, -96.95000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was walking on a roof when they stepped on insulation and fell through the roof to the ground below. The employee struck a welding unit on the ground and sustained a broken leg.
Incident Summary
On August 31, 2023, a worker at Luis Navarro in LITTLE ELM, TEXAS suffered fractures to the leg(s), unspecified. The incident was classified as fall through surface or existing opening, unspecified, with existing roof openings, other than skylights identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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