Vortex Industries LLC
Fall to lower level from collapsing structure or equipment unspecified — Fractures and soft tissue injuries — GARLAND, TEXAS
| Employer | Vortex Industries LLC | Report ID | 2024099020 |
| Address | 2914 National Court | City, State ZIP | GARLAND, TEXAS 75041 |
| Event Date | September 26, 2024 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Fractures and soft tissue injuries | Body Part | Shoulder(s) and arm(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) | 811490 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 32.88000, -96.67000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was on a six-foot ladder to inspect the mounting bracket for a rollup door. As the employee was adjusting the position of the bracket, the ladder pushed out from under the employee and the employee fell to the ground, breaking their left arm and dislocating their right shoulder.
Incident Summary
On September 26, 2024, a worker at Vortex Industries LLC in GARLAND, TEXAS suffered fractures and soft tissue injuries to the shoulder(s) and arm(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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