UTLX Manufacturing LLC
Other fall to lower level 6 to 10 feet — Fractures — HOUSTON, TEXAS
| Employer | UTLX Manufacturing LLC | Report ID | 2019043735 |
| Address | 16923 Old Beaumont Hwy | City, State ZIP | HOUSTON, TEXAS 77049 |
| Event Date | April 11, 2019 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Fractures | Body Part | Upper and lower limb(s) |
| Event Type | Other fall to lower level 6 to 10 feet | Source of Injury | Ladders-fixed |
| Secondary Source | Floors, walkways, ground surfaces, unspecified | ||
| Industry (NAICS) | 336510 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 29.86000, -95.13000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee fell from a ladder while climbing down, landing on the ground 6-7 feet below. He suffered a broken right ankle and a fractured left humerus.
Incident Summary
On April 11, 2019, a worker at UTLX Manufacturing LLC in HOUSTON, TEXAS suffered fractures to the upper and lower limb(s). The incident was classified as other fall to lower level 6 to 10 feet, with ladders-fixed identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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