Trinity Utilities and Boring
Fall to lower level from collapsing structure or equipment unspecified — Fractures — AURORA, TEXAS
| Employer | Trinity Utilities and Boring | Report ID | 2024032404 |
| Address | 501 Airfield Road | City, State ZIP | AURORA, TEXAS 76078 |
| Event Date | March 18, 2024 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Fractures | Body Part | Ankle(s) |
| Event Type | Fall to lower level from collapsing structure or equipment unspecified | Source of Injury | Portable ladders and stairs unspecified |
| Secondary Source | Ground, travel, and support surfaces unspecified | ||
| Industry (NAICS) | 221210 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 33.05000, -97.52000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was on a ladder reaching above his head, when the bottom of the ladder slid out and he fell. He suffered a broken ankle.
Incident Summary
On March 18, 2024, a worker at Trinity Utilities and Boring in AURORA, TEXAS suffered fractures to the ankle(s). The incident was classified as fall to lower level from collapsing structure or equipment unspecified, with portable ladders and stairs unspecified identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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