American Air & Heat, Inc.
Other fall to lower level, unspecified — Fractures — 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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