Trane US, Inc.
Other fall to lower level 6 to 10 feet — Fractures — GREENVILLE, TEXAS
| Employer | Trane US, Inc. | Report ID | 2019077734 |
| Address | 2500 Stonewall Street | City, State ZIP | GREENVILLE, TEXAS 75403 |
| Event Date | July 29, 2019 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Fractures | Body Part | Multiple body parts, n.e.c. |
| Event Type | Other fall to lower level 6 to 10 feet | Source of Injury | Air conditioning units |
| Secondary Source | Roof surfaces other than roof edge | ||
| Industry (NAICS) | 333415 | Inspection # | 1419479 |
| GPS Coordinates | 33.13000, -96.10000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was changing a fan motor on an air conditioning unit. The employee fell from the top of the AC unit to the rooftop about 8 feet below, suffering broken ribs and a broken right collarbone.
Incident Summary
On July 29, 2019, a worker at Trane US, Inc. in GREENVILLE, TEXAS suffered fractures to the multiple body parts, n.e.c.. The incident was classified as other fall to lower level 6 to 10 feet, with air conditioning units identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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