Mata's Fruit Store
Other fall to lower level less than 6 feet — Intracranial injuries, unspecified — EL PASO, TEXAS
| Employer | Mata's Fruit Store | Report ID | 2021042851 |
| Address | 826 S. Stanton | City, State ZIP | EL PASO, TEXAS 79901 |
| Event Date | April 6, 2021 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Intracranial injuries, unspecified | Body Part | Brain |
| Event Type | Other fall to lower level less than 6 feet | Source of Injury | Movable ladders, unspecified |
| Secondary Source | Floors, walkways, ground surfaces, unspecified | ||
| Industry (NAICS) | 445299 | Inspection # | 1524804 |
| GPS Coordinates | 31.75000, -106.48000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was painting from a 10-foot ladder that was leaning against a wall. The ladder slipped out from the employee and he fell from the third rung, striking his head on the ground and suffering a head injury.
Incident Summary
On April 6, 2021, a worker at Mata's Fruit Store in EL PASO, TEXAS suffered intracranial injuries, unspecified to the brain. The incident was classified as other fall to lower level less than 6 feet, with movable ladders, unspecified identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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