Critter Control
Other fall to lower level 6 to 10 feet — Soreness, pain, hurt-nonspecified injury — SAN MARCOS, TEXAS
| Employer | Critter Control | Report ID | 2023076051 |
| Address | 108 Hollow Springs Cove | City, State ZIP | SAN MARCOS, TEXAS 78666 |
| Event Date | July 8, 2023 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Soreness, pain, hurt-nonspecified injury | Body Part | Multiple body parts, n.e.c. |
| Event Type | Other fall to lower level 6 to 10 feet | Source of Injury | Movable ladders, unspecified |
| Secondary Source | Floors, walkways, ground surfaces, unspecified | ||
| Industry (NAICS) | 561710 | Inspection # | 1682168 |
| GPS Coordinates | 29.89000, -97.95000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was on a ladder conducting a pest control inspection on a single story home. The ladder slid out and the employee fell to the concrete about 7 feet below, suffering injuries to the ribs, pelvis, left leg, and lungs.
Incident Summary
On July 8, 2023, a worker at Critter Control in SAN MARCOS, TEXAS suffered soreness, pain, hurt-nonspecified injury to the multiple body parts, n.e.c.. The incident was classified as other fall to lower level 6 to 10 feet, with movable ladders, unspecified identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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