# Fractures and other injuries, unspecified at Sergio Ramon Rafael
> OSHA SIR `20191011178` · 10/26/2019 · HOUSTON, TEXAS
## Severity
- **1 hospitalization**
- **Body part:** Multiple body parts, n.e.c.
- **Nature of injury:** Fractures and other injuries, unspecified
## Cause
- **Event:** Fall through surface or existing opening more than 30 feet
- **Source:** Skylights
- **Secondary source:** High winds, gusts, turbulence
## Employer
- **Name:** Sergio Ramon Rafael
- **Location:** 1585 West Sam Houston Parkway, HOUSTON, TEXAS, 77043
- **NAICS:** 238160
- **Jurisdiction:** 1
## Narrative

On October 26, 2019, a crew was performing roofing work in a commercial building. At approximately 4:30 PM, wind was blowing away the TPO (thermoplastic polyolefin) that an employee was installing. The employee tried to grab the TPO and the wind caused the employee to back up towards an old skylight. The skylight broke and the employee fell approximately 50 ft. to the concrete floor. The employee sustained a brain injury and a broken arm and leg.

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*Source: [OSHA Severe Injury Reports](https://www.osha.gov/severe-injury-reports) · MORVS · CC0 1.0*