International Game Technology
Other fall to lower level 11 to 15 feet — Fractures — MENTONE, TEXAS
| Employer | International Game Technology | Report ID | 20231211646 |
| Address | 1325 FM 652 | City, State ZIP | MENTONE, TEXAS 79754 |
| Event Date | December 26, 2023 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Fractures | Body Part | Nonclassifiable |
| Event Type | Other fall to lower level 11 to 15 feet | Source of Injury | Extension ladders |
| Secondary Source | Floors, walkways, ground surfaces, unspecified | ||
| Industry (NAICS) | 517919 | Inspection # | 1719253 |
| GPS Coordinates | 31.97000, -103.74000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was on an extension ladder installing a satellite dish on a roof when they fell approximately 12-15 feet to the ground. The employee sustained fractures.
Incident Summary
On December 26, 2023, a worker at International Game Technology in MENTONE, TEXAS suffered fractures to the nonclassifiable. The incident was classified as other fall to lower level 11 to 15 feet, with extension ladders identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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