ATT
Other fall to lower level, unspecified — Fractures — DALLAS, TEXAS
| Employer | ATT | Report ID | 2016076923 |
| Address | 5111 Northwest Highway | City, State ZIP | DALLAS, TEXAS 75220 |
| Event Date | July 29, 2016 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Fractures | Body Part | Ankle(s) |
| Event Type | Other fall to lower level, unspecified | Source of Injury | Movable ladders, unspecified |
| Secondary Source | Bees, hornets, wasps | ||
| Industry (NAICS) | 517911 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 32.86000, -96.86000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was climbing a 24-foot ladder to install an area line. The employee was attacked by bees and fell to the ground, which resulted in a broken left ankle and a compound fracture.
Incident Summary
On July 29, 2016, a worker at ATT in DALLAS, TEXAS suffered fractures to the ankle(s). The incident was classified as other fall to lower level, unspecified, with movable ladders, unspecified identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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