MFE Rentals, Inc.
Other fall to lower level, unspecified — Fractures — DRIPPING SPRINGS, TEXAS
| Employer | MFE Rentals, Inc. | Report ID | 2020065556 |
| Address | 150 Holder Lane | City, State ZIP | DRIPPING SPRINGS, TEXAS 78620 |
| Event Date | June 15, 2020 | 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, unspecified |
| Secondary Source | Porches, balconies, decks, patios | ||
| Industry (NAICS) | 213112 | Inspection # | 1479553 |
| GPS Coordinates | 30.19000, -98.16000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was painting the exterior of a home from a 12-foot ladder. The employee fell from the ladder and landed on a patio, suffering multiple broken ribs and a large gash on the head. He was hospitalized.
Incident Summary
On June 15, 2020, a worker at MFE Rentals, Inc. in DRIPPING SPRINGS, 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, unspecified identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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