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Fractures

1 hospitalization · 2023032366 · 3/15/2023 · GTO Waterproofing & Restoration LLC

Severity

Hospitalized
1
Amputation
0
Loss of eye
0
Body part
Foot (feet) and ankle(s)
Nature of injury
Fractures

Cause

Event
Fall through surface or existing opening 6 to 10 feet
Source
Existing roof openings, other than skylights
Secondary source
Catwalks

Employer

Name
GTO Waterproofing & Restoration LLC
Location
20515 TX-249, HOUSTON, TEXAS, 77070
NAICS
238160
Jurisdiction
1

Narrative

An employee was waterproofing the roof of a newly constructed building. While walking, he stepped onto a piece of plywood that was a part of an unsecured hatch. He fell about 6-8 feet and landed on a catwalk, suffering a broken left ankle and heel as well as a puncture wound.

Source

Authoritative
OSHA Severe Injury Reports
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