American Air & Heat, Inc.

Other fall to lower level, unspecified — Fractures — ANNA, TEXAS

HOSPITALIZED — Worker hospitalized after incident at American Air & Heat, Inc. in ANNA, TEXAS
Employer American Air & Heat, Inc. Report ID 20181011176
Address 2010 W. White Street City, State ZIP ANNA, TEXAS 75409
Event Date October 30, 2018 Outcome Hospitalized
Nature of Injury Fractures Body Part Shoulder(s), including clavicle(s), scapula(e)
Event Type Other fall to lower level, unspecified Source of Injury Step ladders
Secondary Source Floors, walkways, ground surfaces, unspecified
Industry (NAICS) 238220 Inspection #
GPS Coordinates 33.34000, -96.57000

Incident Narrative

The injured employee was on an 8-foot step ladder holding piping while helping another employee install HVAC piping. The employee fell from the ladder and suffered a broken collarbone and a head laceration.

Incident Summary

On October 30, 2018, a worker at American Air & Heat, Inc. in ANNA, TEXAS suffered fractures to the shoulder(s), including clavicle(s), scapula(e). 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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