Guyco Contractors
Other fall to lower level less than 6 feet — Soreness, pain, hurt-nonspecified injury — KILLEEN, TEXAS
| Employer | Guyco Contractors | Report ID | 2023031963 |
| Address | Bluildingg 1004 corner of 31st and Legend Way, Fort Hood | City, State ZIP | KILLEEN, TEXAS 76544 |
| Event Date | March 2, 2023 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Soreness, pain, hurt-nonspecified injury | Body Part | Ankle(s) |
| Event Type | Other fall to lower level less than 6 feet | Source of Injury | Nonclassifiable |
| Secondary Source | Floors, walkways, ground surfaces, unspecified | ||
| Industry (NAICS) | 236220 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 31.12000, -97.74000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was holding a 2x4 as it was being anchored in for a railing system. After the 2x4 was anchored, the employee lost his balance and fell 5 feet 9 inches to the ground, resulting in a left ankle injury that required hospitalization.
Incident Summary
On March 2, 2023, a worker at Guyco Contractors in KILLEEN, TEXAS suffered soreness, pain, hurt-nonspecified injury to the ankle(s). 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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