WESTERN WIRE WORKS, INC.
Fall through surface or existing opening 11 to 15 feet — Fractures — FORT WORTH, TEXAS
| Employer | WESTERN WIRE WORKS, INC. | Report ID | 20231110485 |
| Address | 4921 RONDO DRIVE | City, State ZIP | FORT WORTH, TEXAS 76106 |
| Event Date | November 14, 2023 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Fractures | Body Part | Multiple body parts, n.e.c. |
| Event Type | Fall through surface or existing opening 11 to 15 feet | Source of Injury | Ceilings |
| Secondary Source | Floor, n.e.c. | ||
| Industry (NAICS) | 332618 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 32.83000, -97.31000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was taking photos of a broken water line to a sprinkler system located above a sub-ceiling in a storage area of a warehouse. The employee was above the sub-ceiling when they stepped on an unsupported area between rafters and fell through the sheetrock. They landed on the concrete floor approximately 14 feet below and sustained fractures to the left arm/wrist and the left ankle/heel area.
Incident Summary
On November 14, 2023, a worker at WESTERN WIRE WORKS, INC. in FORT WORTH, TEXAS suffered fractures to the multiple body parts, n.e.c.. The incident was classified as fall through surface or existing opening 11 to 15 feet, with ceilings identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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