Other fall to lower level, unspecified · Fractures
At a glance
Federal OSHA recorded a severe workplace injury
at WILLIAMS BROTHERS CONSTRUCTION, INC., 5300 E Houston Street, SAN ANTONIO, TEXAS 78220
on — Fractures, affecting the ankle(s).
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Final narrative
An employee was on an extension ladder that was resting on a metal container. While trying to remove lumber from the top of the container, he fell off the ladder. He suffered a broken ankle.
HospitalizedAnkle(s)Extension ladders
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