Baylor University
Other fall to lower level unspecified — Fractures — WACO, TEXAS
| Employer | Baylor University | Report ID | 2024021670 |
| Address | 209 Speight Ave., Baylor University McLane Student Life Center | City, State ZIP | WACO, TEXAS 76798 |
| Event Date | February 22, 2024 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Fractures | Body Part | Back sacral region |
| Event Type | Other fall to lower level unspecified | Source of Injury | Structures and surfaces unspecified |
| Secondary Source | Athletic and outdoor equipment n.e.c. | ||
| Industry (NAICS) | 923110 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 31.54000, -97.11000 | ||
Incident Narrative
A student employee was rappelling in a gym, training students before a field trip. The rope she was using slipped through the rigging, causing her to fall onto the bleachers below. She was hospitalized with a broken sacrum.
Incident Summary
On February 22, 2024, a worker at Baylor University in WACO, TEXAS suffered fractures to the back sacral region. The incident was classified as other fall to lower level unspecified, with structures and surfaces unspecified identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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