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Polaris Construction, LLC

Fall on same level, n.e.c. — Fractures — GALVESTON, TEXAS

HOSPITALIZED — Worker hospitalized after incident at Polaris Construction, LLC in GALVESTON, TEXAS
Employer Polaris Construction, LLC Report ID 2020032311
Address Texas International Terminals, 4800 Port Industrial Rd City, State ZIP GALVESTON, TEXAS 77551
Event Date March 11, 2020 Outcome Hospitalized
Nature of Injury Fractures Body Part Lower leg(s)
Event Type Fall on same level, n.e.c. Source of Injury Floors, walkways, ground surfaces, unspecified
Industry (NAICS) 332996 Inspection # —
GPS Coordinates 29.37000, -94.98000

Incident Narrative

An employee rolled her ankle while walking, felling and sustained fractures to the lower tibia and fibula near the ankle joint.

Incident Summary

On March 11, 2020, a worker at Polaris Construction, LLC in GALVESTON, TEXAS suffered fractures to the lower leg(s). The incident was classified as fall on same level, n.e.c., with floors, walkways, ground surfaces, unspecified identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.

Context

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