AT&T
Other fall to lower level, unspecified — Fractures — HOUSTON, TEXAS
| Employer | AT&T | Report ID | 20211210726 |
| Address | 1204 W 17th St. | City, State ZIP | HOUSTON, TEXAS 77008 |
| Event Date | December 14, 2021 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Fractures | Body Part | Ankle(s) |
| Event Type | Other fall to lower level, unspecified | Source of Injury | Movable ladders, unspecified |
| Secondary Source | Floors, walkways, ground surfaces, unspecified | ||
| Industry (NAICS) | 443142 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 29.80000, -95.42000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An AT&T employee was on a ladder leaning against a house. He lost his balance and fell to the ground, suffering a broken ankle. He was hospitalized and underwent surgery.
Incident Summary
On December 14, 2021, a worker at AT&T in HOUSTON, TEXAS suffered fractures to the ankle(s). 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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