Valley Prestress Products, Inc.
Fall on same level due to tripping, n.e.c. — Fractures — EAGLE LAKE, TEXAS
| Employer | Valley Prestress Products, Inc. | Report ID | 20161211705 |
| Address | 1520 Calhoun Road | City, State ZIP | EAGLE LAKE, TEXAS 77434 |
| Event Date | December 16, 2016 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Fractures | Body Part | Chest, except internal location of diseases or disorders |
| Event Type | Fall on same level due to tripping, n.e.c. | Source of Injury | Floor, n.e.c. |
| Secondary Source | Pressure lines, except hoses | ||
| Industry (NAICS) | 238120 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 29.57000, -96.32000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was standing on an air line when a coworker yanked on the line, causing the employee to fall and land on a stack of metal bars. The employee fractured some ribs and was hospitalized.
Incident Summary
On December 16, 2016, a worker at Valley Prestress Products, Inc. in EAGLE LAKE, TEXAS suffered fractures to the chest, except internal location of diseases or disorders. The incident was classified as fall on same level due to tripping, n.e.c., with floor, n.e.c. identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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