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Powell Watson Motors GMC

Fall, slip, trip, unspecified — Fractures — LAREDO, TEXAS

HOSPITALIZED — Worker hospitalized after incident at Powell Watson Motors GMC in LAREDO, TEXAS
Employer Powell Watson Motors GMC Report ID 2017054011
Address 6301 Arena Blvd City, State ZIP LAREDO, TEXAS 78041
Event Date May 3, 2017 Outcome Hospitalized
Nature of Injury Fractures Body Part Chest, except internal location of diseases or disorders
Event Type Fall, slip, trip, unspecified Source of Injury Nonclassifiable
Industry (NAICS) 441110 Inspection # 1229825
GPS Coordinates 27.55000, -99.44000

Incident Narrative

An employee pulling a shipment pallet from a freight delivery truck, slipped and fell onto the truck lift resulting in fractured ribs.

Incident Summary

On May 3, 2017, a worker at Powell Watson Motors GMC in LAREDO, TEXAS suffered fractures to the chest, except internal location of diseases or disorders. The incident was classified as fall, slip, trip, unspecified, with nonclassifiable identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.

Context

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