CMJ Engineering
Other fall to lower level 6 to 10 feet — Fractures — ALEDO, TEXAS
| Employer | CMJ Engineering | Report ID | 2017043289 |
| Address | Corner of Walsh Dr. and Walsh Cir. | City, State ZIP | ALEDO, TEXAS 76008 |
| Event Date | April 11, 2017 | 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 | Ladders, unspecified |
| Industry (NAICS) | 541330 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 32.75000, -97.57000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was inspecting the fireproofing from a 10 foot ladder. He began descending the ladder, missed a rung, and fell approximately six to seven feet landing on his left side and bumping his head. The employee was hospitalized with four broken ribs.
Incident Summary
On April 11, 2017, a worker at CMJ Engineering in ALEDO, 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 ladders, unspecified identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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