ABM Industries
Fall from collapsing structure or equipment less than 6 feet — Fractures — EL PASO, TEXAS
| Employer | ABM Industries | Report ID | 2015042160 |
| Address | 301 N. Dallas | City, State ZIP | EL PASO, TEXAS 79901 |
| Event Date | April 20, 2015 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Fractures | Body Part | Foot (feet), n.e.c. |
| Event Type | Fall from collapsing structure or equipment less than 6 feet | Source of Injury | Tables, worktables |
| Industry (NAICS) | 561720 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 31.76000, -106.47000 | ||
Incident Narrative
The employee stepped on a table to reach a tool that was on top of a piece of equipment. The table collapsed and the employee fell approximately three feet onto his left foot breaking a bone in his heel.
Incident Summary
On April 20, 2015, a worker at ABM Industries in EL PASO, TEXAS suffered fractures to the foot (feet), n.e.c.. The incident was classified as fall from collapsing structure or equipment less than 6 feet, with tables, worktables identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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