Kuehne + Nagel Inc.
Fall on same level due to tripping, unspecified — Bruises, contusions — LAREDO, TEXAS
| Employer | Kuehne + Nagel Inc. | Report ID | 20171110903 |
| Address | 12018 Auburn Rd, Ste 4 | City, State ZIP | LAREDO, TEXAS 78045 |
| Event Date | November 13, 2017 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Bruises, contusions | Body Part | Chest, except internal location of diseases or disorders |
| Event Type | Fall on same level due to tripping, unspecified | Source of Injury | Ramps, loading docks, dock plates |
| Industry (NAICS) | 541614 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 27.61000, -99.51000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee's foot became caught on a dock door ramp. The employee then fell on top of the portable loading ramp, suffering right shoulder pain and a chest contusion.
Incident Summary
On November 13, 2017, a worker at Kuehne + Nagel Inc. in LAREDO, TEXAS suffered bruises, contusions to the chest, except internal location of diseases or disorders. The incident was classified as fall on same level due to tripping, unspecified, with ramps, loading docks, dock plates identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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