Houston, TX — A construction worker was injured in an accident that took place in Houston, Texas, on Tuesday, February 17, 2015. The accident happened in the 1000 block of Texas Avenue around 9:00 in the morning.
Police say that a construction worker fell around 20 feet while working on an elevated platform. Using a firetruck, emergency workers were able to reach the man and bring him to the ground below.
The man was then transported to a local hospital. The extent of his injuries is unknown. The accident is still being investigated. It’s not known if the Occupational Safety and Health Administration has been made aware of the incident.
Scene of the Accident
Commentary
I really have to wonder why this worker wasn’t equipped with a safety harness. Working at a height where emergency workers needed a firetruck to help lower the man to the ground, you would think that falling would be a pretty obvious hazard. Was this something that just wasn’t planned for, or did the construction company look at this as an acceptable risk? From where I’m sitting, it really seems like this is an accident that could have been avoided. I’d love to hear the employer’s explanation for this.
— Grossman Law Offices
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