Fu Kongm, LLC
Fall to lower level from collapsing structure or equipment 6 to 30 feet — Fractures — MCALLEN, TEXAS
| Employer | Fu Kongm, LLC | Report ID | 2024076435 |
| Address | 4901 West Expressway 83 | City, State ZIP | MCALLEN, TEXAS 78503 |
| Event Date | July 16, 2024 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Fractures | Body Part | Exterior and musculoskeletal structures of the back unspecified |
| Event Type | Fall to lower level from collapsing structure or equipment 6 to 30 feet | Source of Injury | Ceilings |
| Secondary Source | Other constructed surface | ||
| Industry (NAICS) | 722511 | Inspection # | 1763720 |
| GPS Coordinates | 26.19000, -98.27000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee went up to the attic space located above the freezers to look for ceiling tiles. The employee fell through the ceiling to the floor below and several items fell over him, resulting in a broken back and a lacerated forearm.
Incident Summary
On July 16, 2024, a worker at Fu Kongm, LLC in MCALLEN, TEXAS suffered fractures to the exterior and musculoskeletal structures of the back unspecified. 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
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