Austin Industrial
Other fall to lower level less than 6 feet — Fractures — PASADENA, TEXAS
| Employer | Austin Industrial | Report ID | 2020109501 |
| Address | 10801 Choate Rd | City, State ZIP | PASADENA, TEXAS 77507 |
| Event Date | October 6, 2020 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Fractures | Body Part | Chest, except internal location of diseases or disorders |
| Event Type | Other fall to lower level less than 6 feet | Source of Injury | Cranes, unspecified |
| Secondary Source | Floors, walkways, ground surfaces, unspecified | ||
| Industry (NAICS) | 238120 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 29.62000, -95.04000 | ||
Incident Narrative
While descending from a crane's deck platform at approximately 68 inches in height, the employee lost balance and fell to the ground. The employee sustained two fractured ribs and a shoulder sprain.
Incident Summary
On October 6, 2020, a worker at Austin Industrial in PASADENA, TEXAS suffered fractures to the chest, except internal location of diseases or disorders. The incident was classified as other fall to lower level less than 6 feet, with cranes, unspecified identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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