U.S Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) River Operations
Fall to lower level from collapsing structure or equipment 6 to 30 feet · Fractures and soft tissue injuries
At a glance
Federal OSHA recorded a severe workplace injury
at U.S Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) River Operations, Brazos Fishing and Crabbing, FREEPORT, TEXAS 77541
on — Fractures and soft tissue injuries, affecting the Multiple upper extremities locations n.e.c..
Final narrative
Employees were working to change a slide gate for a levee. They were unbolting a ladder from the concrete. The injured employee placed his foot onto the ladder and the ladder bounced off the anchor. The injured employee and the ladder fell 12-15 feet into the hole below. The employee sustained a dislocated shoulder, a fractured hand, and knee injuries.
Hospitalized Multiple upper extremities locations n.e.c. Fixed ladder or fire escape
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