Cascade Orthopedic Supply Inc.

Other fall to lower level less than 6 feet - Fractures - IRVING, Texas

HOSPITALIZED, Worker hospitalized after incident at Cascade Orthopedic Supply Inc. in IRVING, Texas
Employer Cascade Orthopedic Supply Inc.
Address 8101 Tristar
City, State ZIP IRVING, Texas 75063
Report ID 2017065739
Event Date June 22, 2017
Outcome Hospitalized
Nature of Injury Fractures
Body Part Heel(s)
Event Type Other fall to lower level less than 6 feet
Source of Injury Movable ladders, n.e.c.
Industry (NAICS) 423450
GPS Coordinates 32.91764, -97.00571

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Incident Narrative

An employee was on a rolling ladder moving a fan that was on a rack system when he lost his balance and fell 4 feet, breaking a heel.

Incident Summary

On June 22, 2017, a worker at Cascade Orthopedic Supply Inc. in IRVING, Texas suffered fractures to the heel(s). The incident was classified as other fall to lower level less than 6 feet, with movable ladders, n.e.c. identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.

Context

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