Spectrum El Paso
Fall through surface or existing opening 11 to 15 feet — Internal injuries to organs and blood vessels of the trunk — EL PASO, TEXAS
| Employer | Spectrum El Paso | Report ID | 2017065100 |
| Address | 368 Shadow Mountain Drive, Unit 203B | City, State ZIP | EL PASO, TEXAS 79912 |
| Event Date | June 5, 2017 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Internal injuries to organs and blood vessels of the trunk | Body Part | Chest, except internal location of diseases or disorders |
| Event Type | Fall through surface or existing opening 11 to 15 feet | Source of Injury | Ceilings |
| Industry (NAICS) | 238210 | Inspection # | 1238556 |
| GPS Coordinates | 31.83000, -106.52000 | ||
Incident Narrative
While installing cable in an attic, an employee slipped on a joist and fell approximately 15 feet through the ceiling. The employee broke several ribs and punctured a lung, requiring hospitalization.
Incident Summary
On June 5, 2017, a worker at Spectrum El Paso in EL PASO, TEXAS suffered internal injuries to organs and blood vessels of the trunk to the chest, except internal location of diseases or disorders. The incident was classified as fall through surface or existing opening 11 to 15 feet, with ceilings identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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