Combined Transport
Other fall to lower level, unspecified — Fractures — WICHITA FALLS, TEXAS
| Employer | Combined Transport | Report ID | 2019087928 |
| Address | 7400 Central E. Frwy. | City, State ZIP | WICHITA FALLS, TEXAS 76305 |
| Event Date | August 2, 2019 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Fractures | Body Part | Neck, except internal location of diseases or disorders |
| Event Type | Other fall to lower level, unspecified | Source of Injury | Movable ladders, unspecified |
| Secondary Source | Tarps, plastic or fabric sheeting | ||
| Industry (NAICS) | 484121 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 34.00000, -98.54000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was working from a ladder on a trailer, covering glass with a tarp. The tarp got caught on something. The employee lost his balance and fell to the ground, suffering a broken neck.
Incident Summary
On August 2, 2019, a worker at Combined Transport in WICHITA FALLS, TEXAS suffered fractures to the neck, except internal location of diseases or disorders. The incident was classified as other fall to lower level, unspecified, with movable ladders, unspecified identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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