J.V. Industrial Companies, LTD.
Fall on same level due to tripping over an object — Fractures — FREEPORT, TEXAS
| Employer | J.V. Industrial Companies, LTD. | Report ID | 2017054021 |
| Address | 2301 N. Brazosport Blvd. | City, State ZIP | FREEPORT, TEXAS 77541 |
| Event Date | May 3, 2017 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Fractures | Body Part | Thigh(s) |
| Event Type | Fall on same level due to tripping over an object | Source of Injury | Floors, walkways, ground surfaces, unspecified |
| Secondary Source | Drums, pulleys, sheaves | ||
| Industry (NAICS) | 811310 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 28.98000, -95.38000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee tripped over a chain that was being used as a come along, fracturing the left femur.
Incident Summary
On May 3, 2017, a worker at J.V. Industrial Companies, LTD. in FREEPORT, TEXAS suffered fractures to the thigh(s). The incident was classified as fall on same level due to tripping over an object, with floors, walkways, ground surfaces, unspecified identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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