UTEX Industries, Inc.
Fall on same level due to tripping over an object — Fractures — WILLIS, TEXAS
| Employer | UTEX Industries, Inc. | Report ID | 2018010741 |
| Address | 11881 N Hwy 75 | City, State ZIP | WILLIS, TEXAS 77378 |
| Event Date | January 23, 2018 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Fractures | Body Part | Elbow(s) |
| Event Type | Fall on same level due to tripping over an object | Source of Injury | Floor, n.e.c. |
| Secondary Source | Skids, pallets | ||
| Industry (NAICS) | 339991 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 30.41000, -95.47000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was walking backwards while operating an overhead crane when the employee tripped and fell over a pallet. The employee's right elbow struck the frame of the crane and suffered a fracture.
Incident Summary
On January 23, 2018, a worker at UTEX Industries, Inc. in WILLIS, TEXAS suffered fractures to the elbow(s). The incident was classified as fall on same level due to tripping over an object, with floor, n.e.c. identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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