Tradesman International
Other fall to lower level 6 to 10 feet — Fractures — WAXAHACHIE, TEXAS
| Employer | Tradesman International | Report ID | 2016021568 |
| Address | 2020 Civic Center Drive | City, State ZIP | WAXAHACHIE, TEXAS 75165 |
| Event Date | February 19, 2016 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Fractures | Body Part | Chest, except internal location of diseases or disorders |
| Event Type | Other fall to lower level 6 to 10 feet | Source of Injury | Movable ladders, unspecified |
| Industry (NAICS) | 238130 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 32.42000, -96.86000 | ||
Incident Narrative
While performing wood framing, an employee fell from a 10-foot ladder to the concrete floor, breaking ribs.
Incident Summary
On February 19, 2016, a worker at Tradesman International in WAXAHACHIE, TEXAS suffered fractures to the chest, except internal location of diseases or disorders. The incident was classified as other fall to lower level 6 to 10 feet, with movable ladders, unspecified identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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