Berg Electric Corp.
Other fall to lower level 6 to 10 feet — Fractures — AUSTIN, TEXAS
| Employer | Berg Electric Corp. | Report ID | 2020054886 |
| Address | Corner of 5th and Brazos | City, State ZIP | AUSTIN, TEXAS 78703 |
| Event Date | May 27, 2020 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Fractures | Body Part | Lower leg(s) |
| Event Type | Other fall to lower level 6 to 10 feet | Source of Injury | Ladders, unspecified |
| Secondary Source | Floor, n.e.c. | ||
| Industry (NAICS) | 238210 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 30.29000, -97.76000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee lost his balance while climbing down a ladder between the 22nd and 21st floor of a new construction and fell approximately 6 feet, breaking his right leg above the ankle.
Incident Summary
On May 27, 2020, a worker at Berg Electric Corp. in AUSTIN, TEXAS suffered fractures to the lower leg(s). The incident was classified as other fall to lower level 6 to 10 feet, with ladders, unspecified identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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