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Fractures

1 hospitalization · 20181213059 · 12/20/2018 · Department of Homeland Security, Customs & Border Protection

Severity

Hospitalized
1
Amputation
0
Loss of eye
0
Body part
Chest, except internal location of diseases or disorders
Nature of injury
Fractures

Cause

Event
Other fall to lower level 6 to 10 feet
Source
Movable ladders, unspecified
Secondary source
Floors, walkways, ground surfaces, unspecified

Employer

Name
Department of Homeland Security, Customs & Border Protection
Location
3700 W. Ursula, MCALLEN, TEXAS, 78503
NAICS
922120
Jurisdiction
1

Narrative

An employee was working on an air conditioning unit while on an 8-foot fiberglass ladder. He fell approximately 4-6 feet to the ground hitting his head. The employee sustained four broken ribs on the left side and scrapes on the hands.

Source

Authoritative
OSHA Severe Injury Reports
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