Xcel Energy
Other fall to lower level, unspecified — Fractures — AMARILLO, TEXAS
| Employer | Xcel Energy | Report ID | 20191111608 |
| Address | 790 S Buchanan St | City, State ZIP | AMARILLO, TEXAS 79101 |
| Event Date | November 7, 2019 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Fractures | Body Part | Chest, except internal location of diseases or disorders |
| Event Type | Other fall to lower level, unspecified | Source of Injury | Movable ladders, n.e.c. |
| Secondary Source | Floors, walkways, ground surfaces, unspecified | ||
| Industry (NAICS) | 221118 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 35.20000, -101.83000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was on a ladder stand, removing bolts. He fell to the ground and suffered broken ribs.
Incident Summary
On November 7, 2019, a worker at Xcel Energy in AMARILLO, TEXAS suffered fractures to the chest, except internal location of diseases or disorders. The incident was classified as other fall to lower level, unspecified, with movable ladders, n.e.c. identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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