American Constructors
Fall from collapsing structure or equipment 6 to 10 feet — Internal injuries to organs and blood vessels of the trunk — CEDAR PARK, TEXAS
| Employer | American Constructors | Report ID | 2022108679 |
| Address | 11900 West Parmer Lane Suite 200 | City, State ZIP | CEDAR PARK, TEXAS 78613 |
| Event Date | October 3, 2022 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Internal injuries to organs and blood vessels of the trunk | Body Part | Chest, except internal location of diseases or disorders |
| Event Type | Fall from collapsing structure or equipment 6 to 10 feet | Source of Injury | Extension ladders |
| Secondary Source | Nonclassifiable | ||
| Industry (NAICS) | 236220 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 30.51000, -97.77000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was climbing down an extension ladder when it broke. The employee fell 8 feet and suffered broken ribs, a punctured lung, and a dislocated finger.
Incident Summary
On October 3, 2022, a worker at American Constructors in CEDAR PARK, TEXAS suffered internal injuries to organs and blood vessels of the trunk to the chest, except internal location of diseases or disorders. The incident was classified as fall from collapsing structure or equipment 6 to 10 feet, with extension ladders identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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