UPS
Other fall to lower level less than 6 feet — Fractures — BANDERA, TEXAS
| Employer | UPS | Report ID | 20191212636 |
| Address | 3172 TX Hwy 16 | City, State ZIP | BANDERA, TEXAS 78003 |
| Event Date | December 9, 2019 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Fractures | Body Part | Wrist(s) |
| Event Type | Other fall to lower level less than 6 feet | Source of Injury | Delivery truck or van |
| Secondary Source | Floors, walkways, ground surfaces, unspecified | ||
| Industry (NAICS) | 492110 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 29.73000, -99.11000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was exiting a package delivery vehicle. She fell, suffering a broken right wrist and a head laceration.
Incident Summary
On December 9, 2019, a worker at UPS in BANDERA, TEXAS suffered fractures to the wrist(s). The incident was classified as other fall to lower level less than 6 feet, with delivery truck or van identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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