Prism Electric Inc.
Fall to lower level from collapsing structure or equipment 6 to 30 feet — Fractures — DFW AIRPORT, TEXAS
| Employer | Prism Electric Inc. | Report ID | 2025032092 |
| Address | 2222 S. Service Rd. | City, State ZIP | DFW AIRPORT, TEXAS 75261 |
| Event Date | March 5, 2025 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Fractures | Body Part | Lower leg(s) |
| Event Type | Fall to lower level from collapsing structure or equipment 6 to 30 feet | Source of Injury | Hoists, lifts scissor, telescoping |
| Secondary Source | Vehicle or mobile equipment failure | ||
| Industry (NAICS) | 238210 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 32.89000, -97.03000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was removing 2-inch conduit from the ceiling of the second floor while standing on a scissor lift elevated 13 feet. There was a failure in the scissor lift and the platform dropped to the bottom position. The employee was hospitalized with a fracture to their right lower leg that required surgery.
Incident Summary
On March 5, 2025, a worker at Prism Electric Inc. in DFW AIRPORT, TEXAS suffered fractures to the lower leg(s). The incident was classified as fall to lower level from collapsing structure or equipment 6 to 30 feet, with hoists, lifts scissor, telescoping identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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