R & R Freight Service. LLC
Other fall to lower level less than 6 feet — Major tears to muscles, tendons, ligaments — MILFORD, CONNECTICUT
| Employer | R & R Freight Service. LLC | Report ID | 2020010012 |
| Address | 10 Leighton Road | City, State ZIP | MILFORD, CONNECTICUT 06460 |
| Event Date | January 2, 2020 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Major tears to muscles, tendons, ligaments | Body Part | Thigh(s) |
| Event Type | Other fall to lower level less than 6 feet | Source of Injury | Industrial vehicle, material hauling and transport-powered, n.e.c |
| Secondary Source | Floors, walkways, ground surfaces, unspecified | ||
| Industry (NAICS) | 484110 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 41.23000, -73.03000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee fell while exiting a tractor, landing on the ground about 4 feet below. He suffered a torn quadriceps muscle and was hospitalized, undergoing surgery.
Incident Summary
On January 2, 2020, a worker at R & R Freight Service. LLC in MILFORD, CONNECTICUT suffered major tears to muscles, tendons, ligaments to the thigh(s). The incident was classified as other fall to lower level less than 6 feet, with industrial vehicle, material hauling and transport-powered, n.e.c identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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