Lew Thompson & Son Trucking, Inc
Struck by swinging or slipping object, other than handheld, n.e.c. — Fractures — HUNTSVILLE, ARKANSAS
| Employer | Lew Thompson & Son Trucking, Inc | Report ID | 2020021249 |
| Address | 1294 N. College St | City, State ZIP | HUNTSVILLE, ARKANSAS 72740 |
| Event Date | February 7, 2020 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Fractures | Body Part | Forearm(s) |
| Event Type | Struck by swinging or slipping object, other than handheld, n.e.c. | Source of Injury | Trailers |
| Industry (NAICS) | 484121 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 36.10000, -93.73000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was connecting a trailer to a truck. He lowered the trailer's landing gear so the trailer could be connected. The landing gear handle sprung back when released, striking his right arm below the elbow and breaking it. He was hospitalized.
Incident Summary
On February 7, 2020, a worker at Lew Thompson & Son Trucking, Inc in HUNTSVILLE, ARKANSAS suffered fractures to the forearm(s). The incident was classified as struck by swinging or slipping object, other than handheld, n.e.c., with trailers identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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