Penske Logistics
Fall on same level due to tripping over an object — Fractures — ORANGE, TEXAS
| Employer | Penske Logistics | Report ID | 2016021425 |
| Address | 4514 W. Lutcher Drive | City, State ZIP | ORANGE, TEXAS 77632 |
| Event Date | February 16, 2016 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Fractures | Body Part | Ankle(s) |
| Event Type | Fall on same level due to tripping over an object | Source of Injury | Floor, n.e.c. |
| Secondary Source | Strapping | ||
| Industry (NAICS) | 484230 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 30.11000, -93.79000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was unloading windows at a delivery site and tripped over a strap in the trailer, falling and breaking an ankle.
Incident Summary
On February 16, 2016, a worker at Penske Logistics in ORANGE, TEXAS suffered fractures to the ankle(s). The incident was classified as fall on same level due to tripping over an object, with floor, n.e.c. identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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