Fall through surface or existing opening 11 to 15 feet · Fractures
At a glance
Federal OSHA recorded a severe workplace injury
at Labor Ready, 905 W 16Th, HOUSTON, TEXAS 77008
on — Fractures, affecting the thigh(s).
Final narrative
On December 11, 2015 at approximately 11:00 AM, a staffing worker was asked by the host company to get on the roof to help take off fiberglass panels. The employee stepped on a weak spot and fell through twelve feet breaking his right femur and sustaining other injuries to his spine and ribs.
HospitalizedThigh(s)Roof surfaces other than roof edge
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