5 Star Fabrications, Inc.
Other fall to lower level 11 to 15 feet — Fractures — AUSTIN, TEXAS
| Employer | 5 Star Fabrications, Inc. | Report ID | 2022021240 |
| Address | 400 E Comal | City, State ZIP | AUSTIN, TEXAS 78702 |
| Event Date | February 9, 2022 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Fractures | Body Part | Forearm(s) |
| Event Type | Other fall to lower level 11 to 15 feet | Source of Injury | Extension ladders |
| Secondary Source | Floors, walkways, ground surfaces, unspecified | ||
| Industry (NAICS) | 332311 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 30.26000, -97.72000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was welding a saddle onto a beam for wood beam installation. The employee was working on an extension ladder at approximately 12 feet, which was leaning against a steel column. The column's anchor became dislodged, causing the employee to fall to the ground. The employee sustained a broken right radius, which required surgery.
Incident Summary
On February 9, 2022, a worker at 5 Star Fabrications, Inc. in AUSTIN, TEXAS suffered fractures to the forearm(s). The incident was classified as other fall to lower level 11 to 15 feet, with extension ladders identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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