Gerson M Molina Toro Roofing
Fall to lower level from collapsing structure or equipment 6 to 30 feet — Fractures — BOERNE, TEXAS
| Employer | Gerson M Molina Toro Roofing | Report ID | 2024043095 |
| Address | 211 Paint Creek | City, State ZIP | BOERNE, TEXAS 78006 |
| Event Date | April 9, 2024 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Fractures | Body Part | Trunk and other lower extremities |
| Event Type | Fall to lower level from collapsing structure or equipment 6 to 30 feet | Source of Injury | Portable ladders and stairs unspecified |
| Secondary Source | Ground, travel, and support surfaces unspecified | ||
| Industry (NAICS) | 238160 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 29.78000, -98.68000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was climbing a ladder to access a roof. The ladder was on an unstable surface, and when the employee reached the top, the ladder slipped and he fell. He landed on the ground about 20 feet below and suffered a broken back and hip and had no feeling in his leg.
Incident Summary
On April 9, 2024, a worker at Gerson M Molina Toro Roofing in BOERNE, TEXAS suffered fractures to the trunk and other lower extremities. The incident was classified as fall to lower level from collapsing structure or equipment 6 to 30 feet, with portable ladders and stairs unspecified identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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