Epstein Land Co.
Other fall to lower level 6 to 10 feet — Fractures — LAKE VILLAGE, ARKANSAS
| Employer | Epstein Land Co. | Report ID | 2019043764 |
| Address | 537 Reynolds St. | City, State ZIP | LAKE VILLAGE, ARKANSAS 71653 |
| Event Date | April 11, 2019 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Fractures | Body Part | Upper and lower limb(s) |
| Event Type | Other fall to lower level 6 to 10 feet | Source of Injury | Train, locomotive, rail car, unspecified |
| Secondary Source | High winds, gusts, turbulence | ||
| Industry (NAICS) | 115111 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 33.32000, -91.28000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was working on a rail car ladder, 8-10 feet off the ground, putting a tarp on the rail car. A strong gust of wind blew the tarp, causing the employee to lose his footing. He fell from the ladder to the ground, breaking his right leg and right elbow.
Incident Summary
On April 11, 2019, a worker at Epstein Land Co. in LAKE VILLAGE, ARKANSAS suffered fractures to the upper and lower limb(s). The incident was classified as other fall to lower level 6 to 10 feet, with train, locomotive, rail car, unspecified identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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