LeafGuard of Central TX, Inc.
Other fall to lower level less than 6 feet — Intracranial injuries, unspecified — SAN ANTONIO, TEXAS
| Employer | LeafGuard of Central TX, Inc. | Report ID | 2017021696 |
| Address | 3530 Hunters Glade | City, State ZIP | SAN ANTONIO, TEXAS 78230 |
| Event Date | February 22, 2017 | 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 | Step ladders |
| Industry (NAICS) | 238990 | Inspection # | 1214676 |
| GPS Coordinates | 29.56000, -98.54000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was removing a gutter from the wall of a residential structure and descending an 8-foot A-frame ladder when he missed the bottom two rungs and fell to the ground. He hit his head on a brick wall, sprained his back, and lost consciousness, requiring overnight hospitalization.
Incident Summary
On February 22, 2017, a worker at LeafGuard of Central TX, Inc. in SAN ANTONIO, TEXAS suffered intracranial injuries, unspecified to the brain. The incident was classified as other fall to lower level less than 6 feet, with step ladders identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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