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Austin Bridge & Road LP

Fall on same level, n.e.c. — Fractures — PLANO, TEXAS

HOSPITALIZED — Worker hospitalized after incident at Austin Bridge & Road LP in PLANO, TEXAS
Employer Austin Bridge & Road LP Report ID 2015118911
Address SB off Dallas North Tollway to Parker City, State ZIP PLANO, TEXAS 75023
Event Date November 24, 2015 Outcome Hospitalized
Nature of Injury Fractures Body Part Lower leg(s)
Event Type Fall on same level, n.e.c. Source of Injury Ground, unspecified
Industry (NAICS) 237310 Inspection # —
GPS Coordinates 33.05000, -96.73000

Incident Narrative

An employee was pulling on a light chain to get an alignment for a pavement edge. The chain broke, causing the employee to stumble, misstep, and fall. He broke his left tibia above the ankle.

Incident Summary

On November 24, 2015, a worker at Austin Bridge & Road LP in PLANO, TEXAS suffered fractures to the lower leg(s). The incident was classified as fall on same level, n.e.c., with ground, unspecified identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.

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