Tenaris Global Services
Fall on same level due to tripping on uneven surface — Fractures — BAY CITY, TEXAS
| Employer | Tenaris Global Services | Report ID | 2020087584 |
| Address | 7960 HWY 35 | City, State ZIP | BAY CITY, TEXAS 77414 |
| Event Date | August 11, 2020 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Fractures | Body Part | Chest, except internal location of diseases or disorders |
| Event Type | Fall on same level due to tripping on uneven surface | Source of Injury | Floor irregularity |
| Industry (NAICS) | 236220 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 29.00000, -95.89000 | ||
Incident Narrative
While performing an inspection on hydraulic lines, an employee lost footing on an uneven surface and fell to the ground, hitting their ribs on a solid metal object. The employee's ribs were fractured.
Incident Summary
On August 11, 2020, a worker at Tenaris Global Services in BAY CITY, TEXAS suffered fractures to the chest, except internal location of diseases or disorders. The incident was classified as fall on same level due to tripping on uneven surface, with floor irregularity identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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