Richardson Stevedoring & Logistics
Fall on water vehicle — Fractures — BAYTOWN, TEXAS
| Employer | Richardson Stevedoring & Logistics | Report ID | 2017088088 |
| Address | 3800 Oscar Nelson Dr. | City, State ZIP | BAYTOWN, TEXAS 77523 |
| Event Date | August 22, 2017 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Fractures | Body Part | Upper and lower limb(s) |
| Event Type | Fall on water vehicle | Source of Injury | Barge |
| Industry (NAICS) | 484110 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 29.71000, -94.91000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee climbed up a ladder to unhook it from a barge. The employee climbed up 4 to 5 steps when the ladder moved. He lost his balance and fell 6 feet to the floor of the barge, fracturing his left wrist and right knee and possibly fracturing his right hip.
Incident Summary
On August 22, 2017, a worker at Richardson Stevedoring & Logistics in BAYTOWN, TEXAS suffered fractures to the upper and lower limb(s). The incident was classified as fall on water vehicle, with barge identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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