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Fractures

1 hospitalization · 2018021265 · 2/7/2018 · EControls, LLC

Severity

Hospitalized
1
Amputation
0
Loss of eye
0
Body part
Leg(s), unspecified
Nature of injury
Fractures

Cause

Event
Other fall to lower level 11 to 15 feet
Source
Step ladders
Secondary source
Pipes, ducts, tubing, unspecified

Employer

Name
EControls, LLC
Location
5757 Farinon, SAN ANTONIO, TEXAS, 78249
NAICS
811112
Jurisdiction
1

Narrative

An employee was on a step ladder securing a pipe. Afterwards, the employee pulled on the pipe to verify that it was secured and the pipe gave way. The employee then fell 15 feet to the concrete ground below resulting in two broken legs.

Source

Authoritative
OSHA Severe Injury Reports
Machine
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