Way Mechanical, L.L.C.
Other fall to lower level less than 6 feet — Fractures — GRAND PRAIRIE, TEXAS
| Employer | Way Mechanical, L.L.C. | Report ID | 2023109284 |
| Address | 2190 South HWY 161, Dubiski Career High School | City, State ZIP | GRAND PRAIRIE, TEXAS 75052 |
| Event Date | October 9, 2023 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Fractures | Body Part | Knee(s) |
| Event Type | Other fall to lower level less than 6 feet | Source of Injury | Extension ladders |
| Secondary Source | Water | ||
| Industry (NAICS) | 238220 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 32.66000, -97.02000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was on the third rung of an extension ladder, working to tighten a valve that was leaking. The ladder lost its footing due to the leaking water and the employee fell to the floor, landing on his kneecap. The employee sustained a fractured kneecap and torn ligaments.
Incident Summary
On October 9, 2023, a worker at Way Mechanical, L.L.C. in GRAND PRAIRIE, TEXAS suffered fractures to the knee(s). The incident was classified as other fall to lower level less than 6 feet, with extension ladders identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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