Instaff
Other fall to lower level 6 to 10 feet — Traumatic injuries and disorders, unspecified — MESQUITE, TEXAS
| Employer | Instaff | Report ID | 2015020565 |
| Address | 3210 Innovation Way | City, State ZIP | MESQUITE, TEXAS 75149 |
| Event Date | February 20, 2015 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Traumatic injuries and disorders, unspecified | Body Part | Nonclassifiable |
| Event Type | Other fall to lower level 6 to 10 feet | Source of Injury | Step ladders |
| Industry (NAICS) | 561320 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 32.76000, -96.61000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee handling/picking materials from a shelf was hospitalized after falling 6 feet from a step ladder.
Incident Summary
On February 20, 2015, a worker at Instaff in MESQUITE, TEXAS suffered traumatic injuries and disorders, unspecified to the nonclassifiable. The incident was classified as other fall to lower level 6 to 10 feet, with step ladders identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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