Bosworth Steel Erectors, Inc
Other fall to lower level 6 to 30 feet — Fractures — DALLAS, TEXAS
| Employer | Bosworth Steel Erectors, Inc | Report ID | 20241211950 |
| Address | 4001 Jaffe St | City, State ZIP | DALLAS, TEXAS 75216 |
| Event Date | December 30, 2024 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Fractures | Body Part | Lower leg(s) |
| Event Type | Other fall to lower level 6 to 30 feet | Source of Injury | Step ladders |
| Secondary Source | Weather, atmospheric conditions n.e.c. | ||
| Industry (NAICS) | 238120 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 32.71000, -96.76000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was exiting the cab of a crane and getting onto an 8-foot A-frame ladder. He stepped down onto the ladder s second step from the top and his foot slipped due to condensation buildup from the morning temperature change. As he fell, his left boot got caught between the top two steps of the ladder, resulting in a compound fracture to his lower left leg. He then fell 8 feet to the ground below, landing face down, and sustaining an abrasion to his chin.
Incident Summary
On December 30, 2024, a worker at Bosworth Steel Erectors, Inc in DALLAS, TEXAS suffered fractures to the lower leg(s). The incident was classified as other fall to lower level 6 to 30 feet, with step ladders identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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