Steel Masters, L.P.
Other fall to lower level 11 to 15 feet — Fractures — CHANNELVIEW, TEXAS
| Employer | Steel Masters, L.P. | Report ID | 2021086756 |
| Address | 828 Sheldon Rd. | City, State ZIP | CHANNELVIEW, TEXAS 77530 |
| Event Date | August 10, 2021 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Fractures | Body Part | Chest, except internal location of diseases or disorders |
| Event Type | Other fall to lower level 11 to 15 feet | Source of Injury | Nonclassifiable |
| Secondary Source | Angle irons | ||
| Industry (NAICS) | 238120 | Inspection # | 1547367 |
| GPS Coordinates | 29.79000, -95.12000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was erecting steel and fell 14 feet while he was changing activities and locations. The employee landed on a pile of angle steel and suffered four broken ribs.
Incident Summary
On August 10, 2021, a worker at Steel Masters, L.P. in CHANNELVIEW, TEXAS suffered fractures to the chest, except internal location of diseases or disorders. The incident was classified as other fall to lower level 11 to 15 feet, with nonclassifiable identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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