Luster Construction
Other fall to lower level 6 to 10 feet — Fractures and other injuries, unspecified — ABILENE, TEXAS
| Employer | Luster Construction | Report ID | 2017054646 |
| Address | 200 North Clack Street | City, State ZIP | ABILENE, TEXAS 79606 |
| Event Date | May 23, 2017 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Fractures and other injuries, unspecified | Body Part | Head and trunk |
| Event Type | Other fall to lower level 6 to 10 feet | Source of Injury | Ladders, unspecified |
| Industry (NAICS) | 238310 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 32.45000, -99.78000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was standing on a ladder approximately 7 to 8 feet from a lower level when the employee fell, fracturing ribs and suffering a head injury.
Incident Summary
On May 23, 2017, a worker at Luster Construction in ABILENE, TEXAS suffered fractures and other injuries, unspecified to the head and trunk. 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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