Airco Mechanical, Ltd.
Other fall to lower level, unspecified — Fractures — CEDAR PARK, TEXAS
| Employer | Airco Mechanical, Ltd. | Report ID | 20171111261 |
| Address | 1017 Innovation Way | City, State ZIP | CEDAR PARK, TEXAS 78613 |
| Event Date | November 27, 2017 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Fractures | Body Part | Chest, except internal location of diseases or disorders |
| Event Type | Other fall to lower level, unspecified | Source of Injury | Step ladders |
| Industry (NAICS) | 333415 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 30.50000, -97.80000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee fell from a 12-foot step ladder while installing HVAC duct work, hitting the ground and breaking his ribs.
Incident Summary
On November 27, 2017, a worker at Airco Mechanical, Ltd. in CEDAR PARK, TEXAS suffered fractures to the chest, except internal location of diseases or disorders. The incident was classified as other fall to lower level, unspecified, with step ladders identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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