Trutech, LLC
Other fall to lower level, unspecified — Fractures — DALLAS, TEXAS
| Employer | Trutech, LLC | Report ID | 2020043241 |
| Address | 4716 Nashwood | City, State ZIP | DALLAS, TEXAS 75244 |
| Event Date | April 9, 2020 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Fractures | Body Part | Ankle(s) |
| Event Type | Other fall to lower level, unspecified | Source of Injury | Extension ladders |
| Secondary Source | Floors, walkways, ground surfaces, unspecified | ||
| Industry (NAICS) | 561710 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 32.91000, -96.82000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was on a 32-foot extension ladder while inspecting the roofline of a two-story residential home. The employee fell from the ladder and broke both ankles.
Incident Summary
On April 9, 2020, a worker at Trutech, LLC in DALLAS, TEXAS suffered fractures to the ankle(s). The incident was classified as other fall to lower level, unspecified, with extension ladders identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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