5 State Helicopter
Other fall to lower level unspecified — Fractures — FATE, TEXAS
| Employer | 5 State Helicopter | Report ID | 2025032554 |
| Address | 279 Blackland Rd Fate | City, State ZIP | FATE, TEXAS 75189 |
| Event Date | March 18, 2025 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Fractures | Body Part | Multiple trunk locations |
| Event Type | Other fall to lower level unspecified | Source of Injury | Helicopters, powered rotary wing aircraft |
| Secondary Source | Other constructed surface | ||
| Industry (NAICS) | 488190 | Inspection # | 1812200 |
| GPS Coordinates | 32.93000, -96.36000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was performing maintenance on a helicopter. The employee slipped and fell, striking an integrated step and a window on the helicopter before landing on the hangar floor. The employee suffered broken ribs, fractured vertebrae, and a laceration to the back of the head.
Incident Summary
On March 18, 2025, a worker at 5 State Helicopter in FATE, TEXAS suffered fractures to the multiple trunk locations. The incident was classified as other fall to lower level unspecified, with helicopters, powered rotary wing aircraft identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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