K&R Mechanical Services, L.L.C.
Fall through surface or existing opening 11 to 15 feet — Internal injuries to organs and blood vessels of the trunk — HOUSTON, TEXAS
| Employer | K&R Mechanical Services, L.L.C. | Report ID | 20231211724 |
| Address | 902 West 8th St | City, State ZIP | HOUSTON, TEXAS 77007 |
| Event Date | December 29, 2023 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Internal injuries to organs and blood vessels of the trunk | Body Part | Chest, except internal location of diseases or disorders |
| Event Type | Fall through surface or existing opening 11 to 15 feet | Source of Injury | Ceilings |
| Secondary Source | Floor, n.e.c. | ||
| Industry (NAICS) | 238220 | Inspection # | 1718862 |
| GPS Coordinates | 29.78000, -95.40000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was checking an HVAC unit in the attic when they fell approximately 15 feet through the rafters to the floor. The employee sustained fractures to the ribs and scapula as well as a collapsed lung.
Incident Summary
On December 29, 2023, a worker at K&R Mechanical Services, L.L.C. in HOUSTON, TEXAS suffered internal injuries to organs and blood vessels of the trunk to the chest, except internal location of diseases or disorders. 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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