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31-W Insulation

Fall to lower level from collapsing structure or equipment 6 to 30 feet — Fractures — SAN ANTONIO, TEXAS

HOSPITALIZED — Worker hospitalized after incident at 31-W Insulation in SAN ANTONIO, TEXAS
Employer 31-W Insulation Report ID 2024043341
Address 12334 Fort Anderson City, State ZIP SAN ANTONIO, TEXAS 78228
Event Date April 17, 2024 Outcome Hospitalized
Nature of Injury Fractures Body Part Back lumbar region
Event Type Fall to lower level from collapsing structure or equipment 6 to 30 feet Source of Injury Ceilings
Secondary Source Electrical wiring building or machine
Industry (NAICS) 238310 Inspection # 1742726
GPS Coordinates 29.42000, -98.73000

Incident Narrative

An employee was blowing insulation in an attic when they tripped over wiring and fell through the drywall to the ground below, sustaining three lumbar vertebrae fractures.

Incident Summary

On April 17, 2024, a worker at 31-W Insulation in SAN ANTONIO, TEXAS suffered fractures to the back lumbar region. The incident was classified as fall to lower level from collapsing structure or equipment 6 to 30 feet, with ceilings identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.

Context

OSHA has recorded 178 severe injury reports involving "Fall to lower level from collapsing structure or equipment 6 to 30 feet" incidents in our database. Browse all Fall to lower level from collapsing structure or equipment 6 to 30 feet injuries.

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