Dahlgren Industrial Inc.
Fall on same level due to tripping on uneven surface — Fractures — LITTLEFIELD, TEXAS
| Employer | Dahlgren Industrial Inc. | Report ID | 2018065644 |
| Address | 1926 FM 54 | City, State ZIP | LITTLEFIELD, TEXAS 79339 |
| Event Date | June 8, 2018 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Fractures | Body Part | Upper arm(s) |
| Event Type | Fall on same level due to tripping on uneven surface | Source of Injury | Ground irregularity |
| Industry (NAICS) | 236210 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 33.91000, -102.29000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was walking and tripped over the ground elevation difference, fell and broke the upper right arm.
Incident Summary
On June 8, 2018, a worker at Dahlgren Industrial Inc. in LITTLEFIELD, TEXAS suffered fractures to the upper arm(s). The incident was classified as fall on same level due to tripping on uneven surface, with ground irregularity identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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