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Department of Homeland Security, Customs & Border Protection

Other fall to lower level 6 to 10 feet — Fractures — MCALLEN, TEXAS

HOSPITALIZED — Worker hospitalized after incident at Department of Homeland Security, Customs & Border Protection in MCALLEN, TEXAS
Employer Department of Homeland Security, Customs & Border Protection Report ID 20181213059
Address 3700 W. Ursula, RGV Centralized Processing Center City, State ZIP MCALLEN, TEXAS 78503
Event Date December 20, 2018 Outcome Hospitalized
Nature of Injury Fractures Body Part Chest, except internal location of diseases or disorders
Event Type Other fall to lower level 6 to 10 feet Source of Injury Movable ladders, unspecified
Secondary Source Floors, walkways, ground surfaces, unspecified
Industry (NAICS) 922120 Inspection # —
GPS Coordinates 26.15000, -98.27000

Incident Narrative

An employee was working on an air conditioning unit while on an 8-foot fiberglass ladder. He fell approximately 4-6 feet to the ground hitting his head. The employee sustained four broken ribs on the left side and scrapes on the hands.

Incident Summary

On December 20, 2018, a worker at Department of Homeland Security, Customs & Border Protection in MCALLEN, TEXAS suffered fractures to the chest, except internal location of diseases or disorders. The incident was classified as other fall to lower level 6 to 10 feet, with movable ladders, unspecified identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.

Context

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