New Waverly Ventures
Fall to lower level from collapsing structure or equipment 6 to 30 feet — Fractures — HUNTSVILLE, TEXAS
| Employer | New Waverly Ventures | Report ID | 20241211793 |
| Address | 146 FM 2793 | City, State ZIP | HUNTSVILLE, TEXAS 77340 |
| Event Date | December 20, 2024 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Fractures | Body Part | Exterior and musculoskeletal structures of the neck |
| 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 | Ground, travel, and support surfaces unspecified | ||
| Industry (NAICS) | 561730 | Inspection # | 1794929 |
| GPS Coordinates | 30.57000, -95.47000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was caulking leaky spots on the flat roof of the welding building when he fell through the skylight 16 feet to the ground. The employee fell on his back and sustained neck fractures that required surgery.
Incident Summary
On December 20, 2024, a worker at New Waverly Ventures in HUNTSVILLE, TEXAS suffered fractures to the exterior and musculoskeletal structures of the neck. 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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