Presto-X
Fall on same level due to tripping over an object — Fractures — HOT SPRINGS, ARKANSAS
| Employer | Presto-X | Report ID | 2020099160 |
| Address | 106 Delta Place | City, State ZIP | HOT SPRINGS, ARKANSAS 71901 |
| Event Date | September 26, 2020 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Fractures | Body Part | Thigh(s) |
| Event Type | Fall on same level due to tripping over an object | Source of Injury | Floors, walkways, ground surfaces, unspecified |
| Secondary Source | Air conditioning units | ||
| Industry (NAICS) | 561710 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 34.52000, -93.12000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was servicing bait stations on the exterior of a facility. The employee was stepping over an air conditioning supply line which was 8-10 inches above the ground, when his left foot was caught on the line. His leg twisted, causing him to fall and fracture his left femur.
Incident Summary
On September 26, 2020, a worker at Presto-X in HOT SPRINGS, ARKANSAS suffered fractures to the thigh(s). The incident was classified as fall on same level due to tripping over an object, with floors, walkways, ground surfaces, unspecified identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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