Temprite Mechanical, Inc.
Other fall to lower level, unspecified — Fractures — EAGLE PASS, TEXAS
| Employer | Temprite Mechanical, Inc. | Report ID | 2019043443 |
| Address | 3659 El Indio IH | City, State ZIP | EAGLE PASS, TEXAS 78852 |
| Event Date | April 3, 2019 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Fractures | Body Part | Thigh(s) |
| Event Type | Other fall to lower level, unspecified | Source of Injury | Step ladders |
| Secondary Source | Floor, n.e.c. | ||
| Industry (NAICS) | 238220 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 28.67000, -100.46000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was insulating an AC duct pipe in a ceiling area about 10 feet above ground level, using an 8-foot A-frame ladder. He fell to the ground, injuring his head and breaking his left femur. He was hospitalized.
Incident Summary
On April 3, 2019, a worker at Temprite Mechanical, Inc. in EAGLE PASS, TEXAS suffered fractures to the thigh(s). 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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