Texas Security Solutions
Fall on same level due to tripping over an object — Internal injuries to organs and blood vessels of the trunk — AUSTIN, TEXAS
| Employer | Texas Security Solutions | Report ID | 2019044032 |
| Address | 3000 Oak Springs Drive | City, State ZIP | AUSTIN, TEXAS 78702 |
| Event Date | April 19, 2019 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Internal injuries to organs and blood vessels of the trunk | Body Part | Abdomen, except internal location of diseases or disorders |
| Event Type | Fall on same level due to tripping over an object | Source of Injury | Ground, n.e.c. |
| Secondary Source | Movable ladders, unspecified | ||
| Industry (NAICS) | 561621 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 30.27000, -97.70000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was installing wiring for an alarm system at a construction site for a new apartment complex. The employee walked around a corner and tripped over a ladder left on the ground. The employee fell and injured their spleen.
Incident Summary
On April 19, 2019, a worker at Texas Security Solutions in AUSTIN, TEXAS suffered internal injuries to organs and blood vessels of the trunk to the abdomen, except internal location of diseases or disorders. The incident was classified as fall on same level due to tripping over an object, with ground, n.e.c. identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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