METHODIST HEALTHCARE MINISTRIES OF SOUTH TEXAS, INC
Fall from collapsing structure or equipment, unspecified — Fractures — SAN ANTONIO, TEXAS
| Employer | METHODIST HEALTHCARE MINISTRIES OF SOUTH TEXAS, INC | Report ID | 2023043127 |
| Address | 1406 Fitch St. | City, State ZIP | SAN ANTONIO, TEXAS 78211 |
| Event Date | April 10, 2023 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Fractures | Body Part | Ankle(s) |
| Event Type | Fall from collapsing structure or equipment, unspecified | Source of Injury | Movable ladders, unspecified |
| Secondary Source | Floors, walkways, ground surfaces, unspecified | ||
| Industry (NAICS) | 621498 | Inspection # | 1669125 |
| GPS Coordinates | 29.37000, -98.52000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was on a ladder painting. The ladder collapsed beneath him, causing him to fall to the ground and suffer a broken ankle.
Incident Summary
On April 10, 2023, a worker at METHODIST HEALTHCARE MINISTRIES OF SOUTH TEXAS, INC in SAN ANTONIO, TEXAS suffered fractures to the ankle(s). The incident was classified as fall from collapsing structure or equipment, unspecified, with movable ladders, unspecified identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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