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Seele, Inc.

Other fall to lower level 16 to 20 feet — Traumatic injuries and disorders, unspecified — HOUSTON, TEXAS

HOSPITALIZED — Worker hospitalized after incident at Seele, Inc. in HOUSTON, TEXAS
Employer Seele, Inc. Report ID 2015030390
Address 4010 Westheimer Rd. City, State ZIP HOUSTON, TEXAS 77027
Event Date March 23, 2015 Outcome Hospitalized
Nature of Injury Traumatic injuries and disorders, unspecified Body Part Nonclassifiable
Event Type Other fall to lower level 16 to 20 feet Source of Injury Aerial lifts, scissor lifts-except truck-mounted
Secondary Source Cranes, unspecified
Industry (NAICS) 238150 Inspection # —
GPS Coordinates 29.74000, -95.44000

Incident Narrative

Two employees were 20-feet high on the basket of a scissor lift. Another subcontractor was operating a crane to lift/remove a glass wall/panel. While the glass wall was being lifted, it swung towards the scissor lift and knocked the two employees down. They were both immediately transported to the hospital.

Incident Summary

On March 23, 2015, a worker at Seele, Inc. in HOUSTON, TEXAS suffered traumatic injuries and disorders, unspecified to the nonclassifiable. The incident was classified as other fall to lower level 16 to 20 feet, with aerial lifts, scissor lifts-except truck-mounted identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.

Context

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