BEACH CITY, TEXAS—
North Houston Pole Line
Fall from collapsing structure or equipment, unspecified · Fractures
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Federal OSHA recorded a severe workplace injury at North Houston Pole Line, 15191 Lake View Drive, BEACH CITY, TEXAS 77523 on — Fractures, affecting the hip(s).
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Final narrative
An employee climbed a pole to raise conductors off of the ground. The pole broke at the ground level while the employee was on it. The employee hit the ground and suffered a fractured right hip.
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