Welltower Inc.
Fall to lower level resulting from exposure or contact unspecified — Multiple severe wounds and internal injuries — DALLAS, TEXAS
| Employer | Welltower Inc. | Report ID | 2024032004 |
| Address | 10740 N Central Expy. | City, State ZIP | DALLAS, TEXAS 75231 |
| Event Date | March 5, 2024 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Multiple severe wounds and internal injuries | Body Part | Multiple internal chest locations |
| Event Type | Fall to lower level resulting from exposure or contact unspecified | Source of Injury | Portable ladders and stairs unspecified |
| Secondary Source | Electrical wiring building or machine | ||
| Industry (NAICS) | 551114 | Inspection # | 1737382 |
| GPS Coordinates | 32.89000, -96.76000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was replacing a lamp ballast in the ceiling and received an electrical shock while disconnecting wires that caused him to fall from the ladder and land on his back on the carpeted floor. This resulted in a broken rib, lung puncture, and back pain.
Incident Summary
On March 5, 2024, a worker at Welltower Inc. in DALLAS, TEXAS suffered multiple severe wounds and internal injuries to the multiple internal chest locations. The incident was classified as fall to lower level resulting from exposure or contact unspecified, with portable ladders and stairs unspecified identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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