Asplundh Tree Expert, LLC
Fall on same level due to tripping over self — Fractures — EDINBURG, TEXAS
| Employer | Asplundh Tree Expert, LLC | Report ID | 20181111345 |
| Address | 1041 El Cibolo Rd. | City, State ZIP | EDINBURG, TEXAS 78542 |
| Event Date | November 3, 2018 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Fractures | Body Part | Chest, except internal location of diseases or disorders |
| Event Type | Fall on same level due to tripping over self | Source of Injury | Floors, walkways, ground surfaces, unspecified |
| Secondary Source | Culverts, nonconfined ditches | ||
| Industry (NAICS) | 561730 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 26.41000, -98.13000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was dragging tree limbs alongside a truck. He tripped on a culvert and fell against it, suffering two broken ribs on his right side. He was hospitalized.
Incident Summary
On November 3, 2018, a worker at Asplundh Tree Expert, LLC in EDINBURG, TEXAS suffered fractures to the chest, except internal location of diseases or disorders. The incident was classified as fall on same level due to tripping over self, with floors, walkways, ground surfaces, unspecified identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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