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Fractures

1 hospitalization · 2023010812 · 1/26/2023 · Texas Steel Erectors

Severity

Hospitalized
1
Amputation
0
Loss of eye
0
Body part
Leg(s), unspecified
Nature of injury
Fractures

Cause

Event
Other fall to lower level more than 30 feet
Source
Aerial lifts, scissor lifts-except truck-mounted
Secondary source
Floors, walkways, ground surfaces, unspecified

Employer

Name
Texas Steel Erectors
Location
116 Khaleidi Drive, Building-E, LAREDO, TEXAS, 78045
NAICS
238120
Jurisdiction
1

Narrative

An employee was using a scissor lift to access a commercial building rooftop under construction. As he attempted to step on the roof edge, he fell approximately 40 feet to the ground, landing on both legs. The employee sustained fractures to both legs, which required surgery and hospitalization.

Source

Authoritative
OSHA Severe Injury Reports
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