Mastec Advanced Technologies
Other fall to lower level less than 6 feet — Intracranial injuries, unspecified — WYLIE, TEXAS
| Employer | Mastec Advanced Technologies | Report ID | 20161010005 |
| Address | 335 Heritage Lane | City, State ZIP | WYLIE, TEXAS 75098 |
| Event Date | October 24, 2016 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Intracranial injuries, unspecified | Body Part | Brain |
| Event Type | Other fall to lower level less than 6 feet | Source of Injury | Nonclassifiable |
| Industry (NAICS) | 238210 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 33.01000, -96.51000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was removing a satellite dish when his foot became tangled in his tool belt and he fell 4 to 5 feet to the ground below, suffering a possible concussion.
Incident Summary
On October 24, 2016, a worker at Mastec Advanced Technologies in WYLIE, TEXAS suffered intracranial injuries, unspecified to the brain. The incident was classified as other fall to lower level less than 6 feet, with nonclassifiable identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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