Entergy Texas, Inc.
Struck by falling object or equipment, n.e.c. — Internal injuries to organs and blood vessels of the trunk — SOUR LAKE, TEXAS
| Employer | Entergy Texas, Inc. | Report ID | 2019011066 |
| Address | 2402 Attaway | City, State ZIP | SOUR LAKE, TEXAS 77659 |
| Event Date | January 29, 2019 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Internal injuries to organs and blood vessels of the trunk | Body Part | Chest, except internal location of diseases or disorders |
| Event Type | Struck by falling object or equipment, n.e.c. | Source of Injury | Utility and telephone poles |
| Industry (NAICS) | 221122 | Inspection # | 1375381 |
| GPS Coordinates | 30.11000, -94.38000 | ||
Incident Narrative
Two employees were going to install a new building service line on an existing power pole. One of the employees climbed the pole when the pole broke at its base and fell on top of the employee. The employee suffered three broken ribs and a partially collapsed lung.
Incident Summary
On January 29, 2019, a worker at Entergy Texas, Inc. in SOUR LAKE, TEXAS suffered internal injuries to organs and blood vessels of the trunk to the chest, except internal location of diseases or disorders. The incident was classified as struck by falling object or equipment, n.e.c., with utility and telephone poles identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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