Averitt Express, Corp.
Other fall to lower level less than 6 feet — Fractures — PALESTINE, ARKANSAS
| Employer | Averitt Express, Corp. | Report ID | 2015031139 |
| Address | Interstate 40, Exit 233 | City, State ZIP | PALESTINE, ARKANSAS 72372 |
| Event Date | March 11, 2015 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Fractures | Body Part | Wrist(s) |
| Event Type | Other fall to lower level less than 6 feet | Source of Injury | Floors, walkways, ground surfaces, unspecified |
| Industry (NAICS) | 484121 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 34.95000, -90.92000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee fell as he was exiting his truck. To avoid falling backwards, he reached to brace himself with his hands, but ultimately fell to the ground below. He fractured both wrists.
Incident Summary
On March 11, 2015, a worker at Averitt Express, Corp. in PALESTINE, ARKANSAS suffered fractures to the wrist(s). The incident was classified as other fall to lower level less than 6 feet, with floors, walkways, ground surfaces, unspecified identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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