Leyendecker Construction, Inc.
Other fall to lower level 6 to 30 feet — Injuries to the brain, spinal cord and severe wounds, internal injuries — LAREDO, TEXAS
| Employer | Leyendecker Construction, Inc. | Report ID | 2025032188 |
| Address | 3618 S Ejido Avenue | City, State ZIP | LAREDO, TEXAS 78043 |
| Event Date | March 7, 2025 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Injuries to the brain, spinal cord and severe wounds, internal injuries | Body Part | Multiple body parts unspecified |
| Event Type | Other fall to lower level 6 to 30 feet | Source of Injury | Roof surface |
| Secondary Source | Ground, travel, and support surfaces unspecified | ||
| Industry (NAICS) | 236220 | Inspection # | 1809885 |
| GPS Coordinates | 27.46000, -99.46000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was welding a roof joist and fell approximately 26.5 feet to the ground below, suffering severe head trauma and broken bones.
Incident Summary
On March 7, 2025, a worker at Leyendecker Construction, Inc. in LAREDO, TEXAS suffered injuries to the brain, spinal cord and severe wounds, internal injuries to the multiple body parts unspecified. The incident was classified as other fall to lower level 6 to 30 feet, with roof surface identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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