AEP Texas
Other fall to lower level less than 6 feet — Fractures — MARFA, TEXAS
| Employer | AEP Texas | Report ID | 2023109408 |
| Address | 204 El Paso St | City, State ZIP | MARFA, TEXAS 79843 |
| Event Date | October 11, 2023 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Fractures | Body Part | Lower leg(s) |
| Event Type | Other fall to lower level less than 6 feet | Source of Injury | Ladders, unspecified |
| Secondary Source | Floors, walkways, ground surfaces, unspecified | ||
| Industry (NAICS) | 221111 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 30.31000, -104.01000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was on a ladder re-routing electric service meter equipment. As they were removing the old service from the meter, the employee slipped from the ladder and landed approximately 5 feet below on concrete. The employee sustained broken bones in the lower left leg.
Incident Summary
On October 11, 2023, a worker at AEP Texas in MARFA, TEXAS suffered fractures to the lower leg(s). The incident was classified as other fall to lower level less than 6 feet, with ladders, unspecified identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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