ATT
Other fall to lower level 11 to 15 feet — Fractures — RICHARDSON, TEXAS
| Employer | ATT | Report ID | 2018043473 |
| Address | 1862 Firman Drive | City, State ZIP | RICHARDSON, TEXAS 75081 |
| Event Date | April 11, 2018 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Fractures | Body Part | Hip(s) |
| Event Type | Other fall to lower level 11 to 15 feet | Source of Injury | Extension ladders |
| Industry (NAICS) | 517911 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 32.97000, -96.70000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was descending an extension ladder when it began to slide. He fell approximately 10 to 12 feet to the ground, breaking his hip. The ladder was not secured at the time of the incident.
Incident Summary
On April 11, 2018, a worker at ATT in RICHARDSON, TEXAS suffered fractures to the hip(s). The incident was classified as other fall to lower level 11 to 15 feet, with extension ladders identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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