Dislocation of joints

Name: Dislocation of joints at Decking Texas
Start: 7/1/2021

1 hospitalization · 2021075401 · 7/1/2021 · Decking Texas

Severity

Hospitalized: 1
Amputation: 0
Loss of eye: 0
Body part: Hip(s)
Nature of injury: Dislocation of joints

Cause

Event: Fall through surface or existing opening 26 to 30 feet
Source: Existing floor opening
Secondary source: Floors, walkways, ground surfaces, unspecified

Employer

Name: Decking Texas
Location: Corner of Jim Christal Road and Western Blvd, DENTON, TEXAS, 76207
NAICS: 238190
Jurisdiction: 1

Narrative

An employee was assisting the crew in laying the last piece of material. He stepped on the material so it could be welded by a co-worker. The material slid and the employee fell through the hole approximately 30 feet to the ground below. The employee sustained a dislocated hip and injures to the face and forehead.

Source

Authoritative: OSHA Severe Injury Reports
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