Martin Transport Inc.
Other fall to lower level, unspecified — Fractures — NEW AUGUSTA, MISSISSIPPI
| Employer | Martin Transport Inc. | Report ID | 2017088087 |
| Address | New Augusta | City, State ZIP | NEW AUGUSTA, MISSISSIPPI 39462 |
| Event Date | August 22, 2017 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Fractures | Body Part | Chest, except internal location of diseases or disorders |
| Event Type | Other fall to lower level, unspecified | Source of Injury | Trailers |
| Industry (NAICS) | 481112 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 31.20000, -89.03000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee had just loaded a liquid cargo trailer when his fall protection became stuck on the trailer's crash box and would not return to the full upright position. He was trying to loosen the platform from the crash box when it released, raising quickly and striking him on his hard hat. He was knocked off balance, causing him to fall backwards off the trailer. He broke his ribs and injured his back.
Incident Summary
On August 22, 2017, a worker at Martin Transport Inc. in NEW AUGUSTA, MISSISSIPPI suffered fractures to the chest, except internal location of diseases or disorders. The incident was classified as other fall to lower level, unspecified, with trailers identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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