Fall through surface or existing opening more than 30 feet · Fractures
At a glance
Federal OSHA recorded a severe workplace injury
at GB Erector, 110 Freeport Parkway, COPPELL, TEXAS 75019
on — Fractures, affecting the upper and lower limb(s).
Final narrative
An employee fell 34 feet to the ground through an opening in metal roof decking and sustained a fractured leg and arm.
HospitalizedUpper and lower limb(s)Existing roof openings, other than skylights
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