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WayPoint Systems, Inc.

Other fall to lower level 6 to 10 feet — Traumatic injuries and disorders, unspecified — PLANO, TEXAS

HOSPITALIZED — Worker hospitalized after incident at WayPoint Systems, Inc. in PLANO, TEXAS
Employer WayPoint Systems, Inc. Report ID 2017087704
Address 5601 W. Spring Creek Parkway City, State ZIP PLANO, TEXAS 75024
Event Date August 11, 2017 Outcome Hospitalized
Nature of Injury Traumatic injuries and disorders, unspecified Body Part Nonclassifiable
Event Type Other fall to lower level 6 to 10 feet Source of Injury Step ladders
Industry (NAICS) 238220 Inspection # —
GPS Coordinates 33.06000, -96.81000

Incident Narrative

An employee fell approximately 8 feet from an A-frame ladder to the ground while removing a DDC controller from a ceiling.

Incident Summary

On August 11, 2017, a worker at WayPoint Systems, Inc. in PLANO, TEXAS suffered traumatic injuries and disorders, unspecified to the nonclassifiable. The incident was classified as other fall to lower level 6 to 10 feet, with step ladders identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.

Context

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