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Fractures

1 hospitalization · 2023109408 · 10/11/2023 · AEP Texas

Severity

Hospitalized
1
Amputation
0
Loss of eye
0
Body part
Lower leg(s)
Nature of injury
Fractures

Cause

Event
Other fall to lower level less than 6 feet
Source
Ladders, unspecified
Secondary source
Floors, walkways, ground surfaces, unspecified

Employer

Name
AEP Texas
Location
204 El Paso St, MARFA, TEXAS, 79843
NAICS
221111
Jurisdiction
1

Narrative

An employee was on a ladder re-routing electric service meter equipment. As they were removing the old service from the meter, the employee slipped from the ladder and landed approximately 5 feet below on concrete. The employee sustained broken bones in the lower left leg.

Source

Authoritative
OSHA Severe Injury Reports
Machine
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