Ecolab Inc.
Fall to lower level from collapsing structure or equipment 6 to 30 feet — Fractures — GALVESTON, TEXAS
| Employer | Ecolab Inc. | Report ID | 2025065295 |
| Address | 1200 Market St | City, State ZIP | GALVESTON, TEXAS 77550 |
| Event Date | June 4, 2025 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Fractures | Body Part | Elbow(s) |
| Event Type | Fall to lower level from collapsing structure or equipment 6 to 30 feet | Source of Injury | Multipurpose ladders |
| Secondary Source | Other constructed surface | ||
| Industry (NAICS) | 424690 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 29.30000, -94.78000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was removing bees while standing 6-7 feet up on a telescoping ladder when the ladder slipped and they fell to the concrete pavers below. The employee was hospitalized with an open fracture to the left elbow that required surgery.
Incident Summary
On June 4, 2025, a worker at Ecolab Inc. in GALVESTON, TEXAS suffered fractures to the elbow(s). The incident was classified as fall to lower level from collapsing structure or equipment 6 to 30 feet, with multipurpose ladders identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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