United Clearing Services
Fall to lower level from collapsing structure or equipment 6 to 30 feet — Fractures — DALLAS, TEXAS
| Employer | United Clearing Services | Report ID | 2024109342 |
| Address | 13005 Greenville Ave | City, State ZIP | DALLAS, TEXAS 75243 |
| Event Date | October 7, 2024 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Fractures | Body Part | Wrist(s) |
| Event Type | Fall to lower level from collapsing structure or equipment 6 to 30 feet | Source of Injury | Roof surface |
| Secondary Source | Ground, travel, and support surfaces unspecified | ||
| Industry (NAICS) | 238910 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 32.92000, -96.74000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was clearing tree debris off a sheet metal roof when they fell through a roof panel approximately 15-20 feet to the ground. The employee was hospitalized with a fractured wrist and lacerations, and they required surgery.
Incident Summary
On October 7, 2024, a worker at United Clearing Services in DALLAS, TEXAS suffered fractures to the wrist(s). The incident was classified as fall to lower level from collapsing structure or equipment 6 to 30 feet, with roof surface identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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