All Trades Electrical Contractor
Other fall to lower level less than 6 feet — Multiple traumatic injuries and disorders, unspecified — EL PASO, TEXAS
| Employer | All Trades Electrical Contractor | Report ID | 2017032374 |
| Address | 5625 S. Desert Blvd | City, State ZIP | EL PASO, TEXAS 79912 |
| Event Date | March 15, 2017 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Multiple traumatic injuries and disorders, unspecified | Body Part | Multiple body parts, n.e.c. |
| Event Type | Other fall to lower level less than 6 feet | Source of Injury | Movable ladders, unspecified |
| Secondary Source | Lamps, light fixtures | ||
| Industry (NAICS) | 238210 | Inspection # | 1217848 |
| GPS Coordinates | 31.85000, -106.57000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was replacing a fluorescent light fixture when he was shocked and fell off a ladder approximately 5 feet high. The employee suffered an injury to his shoulder blade from the fall as well as the electrical shock from the light fixture. The employee was admitted to the hospital.
Incident Summary
On March 15, 2017, a worker at All Trades Electrical Contractor in EL PASO, TEXAS suffered multiple traumatic injuries and disorders, unspecified to the multiple body parts, n.e.c.. The incident was classified as other fall to lower level less than 6 feet, with movable ladders, unspecified identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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