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United Rentals North America, Inc.

Fall on same level, n.e.c. — Herniated discs — FREEPORT, TEXAS

HOSPITALIZED — Worker hospitalized after incident at United Rentals North America, Inc. in FREEPORT, TEXAS
Employer United Rentals North America, Inc. Report ID 2020065801
Address 2011 Highway 288 City, State ZIP FREEPORT, TEXAS 77541
Event Date June 22, 2020 Outcome Hospitalized
Nature of Injury Herniated discs Body Part Back, including spine, spinal cord, unspecified
Event Type Fall on same level, n.e.c. Source of Injury Floors, walkways, ground surfaces, unspecified
Industry (NAICS) 532490 Inspection # —
GPS Coordinates 29.25000, -95.45000

Incident Narrative

An employee was carrying a bundle of electrical cable when his legs felt weak and he fell to the ground. He suffered a herniated disc in his back that caused a pinched nerve.

Incident Summary

On June 22, 2020, a worker at United Rentals North America, Inc. in FREEPORT, TEXAS suffered herniated discs to the back, including spine, spinal cord, unspecified. 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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