Eldridge Electric Co.
Other fall to lower level less than 6 feet — Traumatic injuries or exposures unspecified — BELLMEAD, TEXAS
| Employer | Eldridge Electric Co. | Report ID | 2024109987 |
| Address | 801 N IH 35 | City, State ZIP | BELLMEAD, TEXAS 76705 |
| Event Date | October 28, 2024 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Traumatic injuries or exposures unspecified | Body Part | Foot (feet), toe(s) unspecified |
| Event Type | Other fall to lower level less than 6 feet | Source of Injury | Portable ladders and stairs unspecified |
| Secondary Source | Source, secondary source unspecified | ||
| Industry (NAICS) | 238210 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 31.58000, -97.10000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was climbing down a ladder when he slipped and fell approximately 2 feet. He landed on his feet, which resulted in a foot injury.
Incident Summary
On October 28, 2024, a worker at Eldridge Electric Co. in BELLMEAD, TEXAS suffered traumatic injuries or exposures unspecified to the foot (feet), toe(s) unspecified. The incident was classified as other fall to lower level less than 6 feet, with portable ladders and stairs unspecified identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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