CLEAR CHANNEL OUTDOOR, INC.
Other fall to lower level 16 to 20 feet — Fractures — DALLAS, TEXAS
| Employer | CLEAR CHANNEL OUTDOOR, INC. | Report ID | 2018032194 |
| Address | Greenville Avenue, 1 mile north of Lovers Lane | City, State ZIP | DALLAS, TEXAS 75206 |
| Event Date | March 5, 2018 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Fractures | Body Part | Chest, except internal location of diseases or disorders |
| Event Type | Other fall to lower level 16 to 20 feet | Source of Injury | Catwalks |
| Industry (NAICS) | 541850 | Inspection # | 1302093 |
| GPS Coordinates | 32.82000, -96.76000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was standing on a billboard catwalk and preparing to install a billboard vinyl when the employee fell approximately 20 feet to the ground, suffering broken ribs, bruises, and scrapes.
Incident Summary
On March 5, 2018, a worker at CLEAR CHANNEL OUTDOOR, INC. in DALLAS, TEXAS suffered fractures to the chest, except internal location of diseases or disorders. The incident was classified as other fall to lower level 16 to 20 feet, with catwalks identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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