RWC Enterprise
Other fall to lower level 6 to 10 feet — Fractures — DENTON, TEXAS
| Employer | RWC Enterprise | Report ID | 2015042431 |
| Address | 1511 W Mulberry St. | City, State ZIP | DENTON, TEXAS 76201 |
| Event Date | April 28, 2015 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Fractures | Body Part | Leg(s), unspecified |
| Event Type | Other fall to lower level 6 to 10 feet | Source of Injury | Ladders, unspecified |
| Industry (NAICS) | 238150 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 33.21000, -97.14000 | ||
Incident Narrative
While climbing a ladder, an employee lost his footing and fell approximately 6 feet and broke his leg.
Incident Summary
On April 28, 2015, a worker at RWC Enterprise in DENTON, TEXAS suffered fractures to the leg(s), unspecified. The incident was classified as other fall to lower level 6 to 10 feet, with ladders, unspecified identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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