UtillTex Construction, LLC
Fall on same level due to slipping — Fractures — SOUTHLAKE, TEXAS
| Employer | UtillTex Construction, LLC | Report ID | 2020021708 |
| Address | Hwy 114, dove road and Kirkwood Blvd | City, State ZIP | SOUTHLAKE, TEXAS 76092 |
| Event Date | February 20, 2020 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Fractures | Body Part | Lower leg(s) |
| Event Type | Fall on same level due to slipping | Source of Injury | Floors, walkways, ground surfaces, unspecified |
| Secondary Source | Mud | ||
| Industry (NAICS) | 236116 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 32.98000, -97.16000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was walking to his truck to get tools when he slipped in mud while walking down an incline. His right foot became stuck in the mud, resulting in a broken fibula and tibia.
Incident Summary
On February 20, 2020, a worker at UtillTex Construction, LLC in SOUTHLAKE, TEXAS suffered fractures to the lower leg(s). The incident was classified as fall on same level due to slipping, with floors, walkways, ground surfaces, unspecified identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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