Western Dairy Transport, LLC
Struck against stationary object or equipment, unspecified — Skull fracture and intracranial injury — STEPHENVILLE, TEXAS
| Employer | Western Dairy Transport, LLC | Report ID | 2017021623 |
| Address | 771 County Road 176, Waco Texas | City, State ZIP | STEPHENVILLE, TEXAS 76401 |
| Event Date | February 19, 2017 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Skull fracture and intracranial injury | Body Part | Brain |
| Event Type | Struck against stationary object or equipment, unspecified | Source of Injury | Semi, tractor-trailer, tanker truck |
| Industry (NAICS) | 484220 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 32.26000, -98.19000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was underneath a tanker trailer checking the 5th wheel hook up and struck the back of his head. The employee was hospitalized for a concussion and skull fracture.
Incident Summary
On February 19, 2017, a worker at Western Dairy Transport, LLC in STEPHENVILLE, TEXAS suffered skull fracture and intracranial injury to the brain. The incident was classified as struck against stationary object or equipment, unspecified, with semi, tractor-trailer, tanker truck identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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