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Cal Ark International, Inc.

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

HOSPITALIZED — Worker hospitalized after incident at Cal Ark International, Inc. in LAREDO, TEXAS
Employer Cal Ark International, Inc. Report ID 2016087376
Address 821 Unio Pacific San Isodoro Park City, State ZIP LAREDO, TEXAS 78045
Event Date August 8, 2016 Outcome Hospitalized
Nature of Injury Fractures Body Part Lumbar region
Event Type Fall on same level, n.e.c. Source of Injury Floors, walkways, ground surfaces, unspecified
Secondary Source Reels, rolls, spools, coils, cones
Industry (NAICS) 484121 Inspection # —
GPS Coordinates 27.59000, -99.49000

Incident Narrative

An employee was opening the door of his truck when a roll of material weighing more than 400 pounds knocked him down. He fractured his lower back.

Incident Summary

On August 8, 2016, a worker at Cal Ark International, Inc. in LAREDO, TEXAS suffered fractures to the lumbar region. The incident was classified as fall on same level, n.e.c., with floors, walkways, ground surfaces, unspecified identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.

Context

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