RMS Welding Systems
Other fall to lower level less than 6 feet — Fractures — CONROE, TEXAS
| Employer | RMS Welding Systems | Report ID | 2018021579 |
| Address | 601 Aurora Business Park Dr | City, State ZIP | CONROE, TEXAS 77301 |
| Event Date | February 15, 2018 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Fractures | Body Part | Chest, except internal location of diseases or disorders |
| Event Type | Other fall to lower level less than 6 feet | Source of Injury | Trailers |
| Industry (NAICS) | 237120 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 30.33000, -95.42000 | ||
Incident Narrative
On February 15, 2018, at approximately 3:00 PM, an employee was standing on a gooseneck trailer unloading material when he lost his balance, falling approximately four feet and landing on the ground on his side. The employee was hospitalized for five fractured ribs.
Incident Summary
On February 15, 2018, a worker at RMS Welding Systems in CONROE, TEXAS suffered fractures to the chest, except internal location of diseases or disorders. The incident was classified as other fall to lower level less than 6 feet, with trailers identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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