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Moore Supply

Other fall to lower level less than 6 feet — Fractures — SAN ANTONIO, TEXAS

HOSPITALIZED — Worker hospitalized after incident at Moore Supply in SAN ANTONIO, TEXAS
Employer Moore Supply Report ID 2021031984
Address 5919 West Campus Drive City, State ZIP SAN ANTONIO, TEXAS 78247
Event Date March 5, 2021 Outcome Hospitalized
Nature of Injury Fractures Body Part Chest, except internal location of diseases or disorders
Event Type Other fall to lower level less than 6 feet Source of Injury Delivery truck or van
Secondary Source Floors, walkways, ground surfaces, unspecified
Industry (NAICS) 423720 Inspection # —
GPS Coordinates 29.60000, -98.36000

Incident Narrative

While loading a box truck, an employee stepped backward and fell 3-4 feet from the truck to the ground. The employee sustained broken ribs.

Incident Summary

On March 5, 2021, a worker at Moore Supply in SAN ANTONIO, TEXAS suffered fractures to the chest, except internal location of diseases or disorders. The incident was classified as other fall to lower level less than 6 feet, with delivery truck or van identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.

Context

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