Indus Road and Bridge
Other fall to lower level 6 to 10 feet — Fractures — SAN ANTONIO, TEXAS
| Employer | Indus Road and Bridge | Report ID | 2019088879 |
| Address | US 281 and St Hwy 1604 W | City, State ZIP | SAN ANTONIO, TEXAS 78232 |
| Event Date | August 26, 2019 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Fractures | Body Part | Ankle(s) |
| Event Type | Other fall to lower level 6 to 10 feet | Source of Injury | Asphalt and concrete paving machines, pavers |
| Secondary Source | Floors, walkways, ground surfaces, unspecified | ||
| Industry (NAICS) | 238990 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 29.60000, -98.46000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was climbing up the side ladder of a cement pavement machine. When he was more than halfway up, 5-6 feet from the ground, he fell to the concrete below and broke his left ankle.
Incident Summary
On August 26, 2019, a worker at Indus Road and Bridge in SAN ANTONIO, TEXAS suffered fractures to the ankle(s). The incident was classified as other fall to lower level 6 to 10 feet, with asphalt and concrete paving machines, pavers identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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