Autonation Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram Katy

Other fall to lower level, unspecified — Bruises, contusions — KATY, TEXAS

HOSPITALIZED — Worker hospitalized after incident at Autonation Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram Katy in KATY, TEXAS
Employer Autonation Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram Katy Report ID 2018099209
Address 21777 Katy Freeway City, State ZIP KATY, TEXAS 77450
Event Date September 6, 2018 Outcome Hospitalized
Nature of Injury Bruises, contusions Body Part Multiple body parts, n.e.c.
Event Type Other fall to lower level, unspecified Source of Injury Ladders, unspecified
Secondary Source Floors, walkways, ground surfaces, unspecified
Industry (NAICS) 441110 Inspection #
GPS Coordinates 29.78000, -95.74000

Incident Narrative

An employee was working from a 12-foot ladder, pulling parts off a shelf. Two boxes were stuck together; when they gave way, the employee lost his balance and fell to the ground. He suffered contusions to his head, left elbow and left shoulder.

Incident Summary

On September 6, 2018, a worker at Autonation Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram Katy in KATY, TEXAS suffered bruises, contusions to the multiple body parts, n.e.c.. The incident was classified as other fall to lower level, unspecified, with ladders, unspecified identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.

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