Irwin Steel Erectors, Inc.
Other fall to lower level, unspecified — Fractures — ODESSA, TEXAS
| Employer | Irwin Steel Erectors, Inc. | Report ID | 20171111354 |
| Address | 9000 Andrews Hwy | City, State ZIP | ODESSA, TEXAS 79760 |
| Event Date | November 29, 2017 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Fractures | Body Part | Head and trunk |
| Event Type | Other fall to lower level, unspecified | Source of Injury | Movable ladders, unspecified |
| Industry (NAICS) | 238120 | Inspection # | 1280490 |
| GPS Coordinates | 31.93000, -102.40000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was climbing a ladder when it fell, causing the employee to ride it to the ground. The employee suffered a broken hip and jaw. The ladder was not 3 feet above the roof edge or tied off at the time of the incident.
Incident Summary
On November 29, 2017, a worker at Irwin Steel Erectors, Inc. in ODESSA, TEXAS suffered fractures to the head and trunk. The incident was classified as other fall to lower level, unspecified, with movable ladders, unspecified identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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