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LeafGuard of Austin

Other fall to lower level less than 6 feet — Fractures — LAGO VISTA, TEXAS

HOSPITALIZED — Worker hospitalized after incident at LeafGuard of Austin in LAGO VISTA, TEXAS
Employer LeafGuard of Austin Report ID 2022042966
Address 21013 Nimitz Avenue City, State ZIP LAGO VISTA, TEXAS 78645
Event Date April 4, 2022 Outcome Hospitalized
Nature of Injury Fractures Body Part Multiple body parts, n.e.c.
Event Type Other fall to lower level less than 6 feet Source of Injury Nonclassifiable
Secondary Source Floors, walkways, ground surfaces, unspecified
Industry (NAICS) 238170 Inspection # —
GPS Coordinates 30.42000, -98.01000

Incident Narrative

While standing behind a retaining wall, an employee was setting up a 24-ft. extension ladder on the side of a house. The employee fell over the retaining wall and landed on the ground approximately 5-6 feet below. The employee sustained fractures to the left hip, left femur, lower lumbar area, and the right ankle.

Incident Summary

On April 4, 2022, a worker at LeafGuard of Austin in LAGO VISTA, TEXAS suffered fractures to the multiple body parts, n.e.c.. The incident was classified as other fall to lower level less than 6 feet, with nonclassifiable identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.

Context

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