Sterling Roof Systems, Inc.
Fall to lower level from collapsing structure or equipment 6 to 30 feet — Fractures — DALLAS, TEXAS
| Employer | Sterling Roof Systems, Inc. | Report ID | 20241211252 |
| Address | 3605 E. Kiest Blvd, | City, State ZIP | DALLAS, TEXAS 75203 |
| Event Date | December 5, 2024 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Fractures | Body Part | Hip joint(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) | 238160 | Inspection # | 1792450 |
| GPS Coordinates | 32.73000, -96.78000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was working on a roof repair when the metal decking underneath the concrete roof deck gave way and they fell 12 feet through the roof to the ground below. The employee sustained a fractured right hip.
Incident Summary
On December 5, 2024, a worker at Sterling Roof Systems, Inc. in DALLAS, TEXAS suffered fractures to the hip joint(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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