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Speedco

Other fall to lower level 16 to 20 feet — Fractures and other injuries, unspecified — BAYTOWN, TEXAS

HOSPITALIZED — Worker hospitalized after incident at Speedco in BAYTOWN, TEXAS
Employer Speedco Report ID 2015108036
Address 2110 N. 10th St. City, State ZIP BAYTOWN, TEXAS 77520
Event Date October 27, 2015 Outcome Hospitalized
Nature of Injury Fractures and other injuries, unspecified Body Part Multiple body parts, n.e.c.
Event Type Other fall to lower level 16 to 20 feet Source of Injury Extension ladders
Industry (NAICS) 811111 Inspection # 1102508
GPS Coordinates 29.74000, -94.97000

Incident Narrative

An employee was on an extension ladder approximately 20 feet high changing a light bulb. The employee fell from the ladder onto the cement floor and suffered a broken shoulder and possible brain injuries.

Incident Summary

On October 27, 2015, a worker at Speedco in BAYTOWN, TEXAS suffered fractures and other injuries, unspecified to the multiple body parts, n.e.c.. The incident was classified as other fall to lower level 16 to 20 feet, with extension ladders identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.

Context

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