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W.G. Yates & Sons Construction Company

Fall on same level due to tripping on uneven surface — Fractures — MANILA, ARKANSAS

HOSPITALIZED — Worker hospitalized after incident at W.G. Yates & Sons Construction Company in MANILA, ARKANSAS
Employer W.G. Yates & Sons Construction Company Report ID 2021032641
Address 1649 West State Hwy 18 City, State ZIP MANILA, ARKANSAS 72442
Event Date March 29, 2021 Outcome Hospitalized
Nature of Injury Fractures Body Part Ankle(s)
Event Type Fall on same level due to tripping on uneven surface Source of Injury Ground irregularity
Industry (NAICS) 236210 Inspection # —
GPS Coordinates 35.84000, -90.10000

Incident Narrative

An employee was installing hardware during the construction of a bridge. While walking to get a board along the bent end (where the bridge and ground meet) the employee stepped onto uneven or loose ground, lost his balance, and rolled his ankle. The employee sustained a fractured left ankle.

Incident Summary

On March 29, 2021, a worker at W.G. Yates & Sons Construction Company in MANILA, ARKANSAS suffered fractures to the ankle(s). The incident was classified as fall on same level due to tripping on uneven surface, with ground irregularity identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.

Context

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