Hansco Inc.
Other fall to lower level, unspecified — Fractures — SAN ANTONIO, TEXAS
| Employer | Hansco Inc. | Report ID | 2021076342 |
| Address | 3800 San Pedro | City, State ZIP | SAN ANTONIO, TEXAS 78212 |
| Event Date | July 30, 2021 | 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 | Ladders, unspecified |
| Secondary Source | Scrap, waste, debris, unspecified | ||
| Industry (NAICS) | 238910 | Inspection # | 1547387 |
| GPS Coordinates | 29.46000, -98.49000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was on a 6-foot ladder while removing debris from a ceiling. A piece of cement fell from the ceiling and the employee lost his balance and fell off the ladder, resulting in broken ribs and an injured wrist.
Incident Summary
On July 30, 2021, a worker at Hansco Inc. in SAN ANTONIO, 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 ladders, unspecified identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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