Clark Roofing
Fall to lower level from collapsing structure or equipment 6 to 30 feet — Fractures — WACO, TEXAS
| Employer | Clark Roofing | Report ID | 2024109637 |
| Address | 225 Industrial East | City, State ZIP | WACO, TEXAS 76705 |
| Event Date | October 16, 2024 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Fractures | Body Part | Skull |
| Event Type | Fall to lower level from collapsing structure or equipment 6 to 30 feet | Source of Injury | Skylights or other existing roof openings |
| Secondary Source | Other constructed surface | ||
| Industry (NAICS) | 238160 | Inspection # | 1782227 |
| GPS Coordinates | 31.60000, -97.11000 | ||
Incident Narrative
While installing a roof system, an employee stepped through a fiberglass skylight panel and fell to the floor about 18-20 feet below. The employee sustained a fractured skull.
Incident Summary
On October 16, 2024, a worker at Clark Roofing in WACO, TEXAS suffered fractures to the skull. The incident was classified as fall to lower level from collapsing structure or equipment 6 to 30 feet, with skylights or other existing roof openings identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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