Elliott Electric Supply, Inc.
Other fall to lower level less than 6 feet — Fractures — FARMERS BRANCH, TEXAS
| Employer | Elliott Electric Supply, Inc. | Report ID | 20191111989 |
| Address | 13405 Stemmons Freeway | City, State ZIP | FARMERS BRANCH, TEXAS 75234 |
| Event Date | November 18, 2019 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Fractures | Body Part | Ankle(s) |
| Event Type | Other fall to lower level less than 6 feet | Source of Injury | Ramps, loading docks, dock plates |
| Secondary Source | Floors, walkways, ground surfaces, unspecified | ||
| Industry (NAICS) | 423610 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 32.92000, -96.90000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee fell from a dock plate when a truck pulled away, landing on the ground 4 feet below and suffering a broken ankle.
Incident Summary
On November 18, 2019, a worker at Elliott Electric Supply, Inc. in FARMERS BRANCH, TEXAS suffered fractures to the ankle(s). The incident was classified as other fall to lower level less than 6 feet, with ramps, loading docks, dock plates identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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