Triumph Aerostructures, LLC
Fall on same level due to tripping on uneven surface — Fractures — GRAND PRAIRIE, TEXAS
| Employer | Triumph Aerostructures, LLC | Report ID | 2019066508 |
| Address | 1601 W. Marshall Dr. | City, State ZIP | GRAND PRAIRIE, TEXAS 75051 |
| Event Date | June 27, 2019 | 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 on uneven surface | Source of Injury | Grates and drains in floor surface |
| Industry (NAICS) | 334511 | Inspection # | 1413628 |
| GPS Coordinates | 32.71000, -97.03000 | ||
Incident Narrative
While walking in a downdraft paint booth, an employee tripped and fell on the steel grating covering the pit. The employee suffered broken ribs.
Incident Summary
On June 27, 2019, a worker at Triumph Aerostructures, LLC in GRAND PRAIRIE, 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 on uneven surface, with grates and drains in floor surface identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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