Big Tex Trailer World
Fall onto or against object on same level, n.e.c. — Fractures — BROUSSARD, LOUISIANA
| Employer | Big Tex Trailer World | Report ID | 2021064627 |
| Address | 3605 Highway 90 East | City, State ZIP | BROUSSARD, LOUISIANA 70518 |
| Event Date | June 7, 2021 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Fractures | Body Part | Chest, except internal location of diseases or disorders |
| Event Type | Fall onto or against object on same level, n.e.c. | Source of Injury | Floors, walkways, ground surfaces, unspecified |
| Secondary Source | Trailers | ||
| Industry (NAICS) | 532120 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 30.16000, -91.97000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was assembling a trailer at ground level. He tripped and fell backwards, hitting another trailer behind him. He suffered a displaced fracture of the ribs on his right side and was hospitalized.
Incident Summary
On June 7, 2021, a worker at Big Tex Trailer World in BROUSSARD, LOUISIANA suffered fractures to the chest, except internal location of diseases or disorders. The incident was classified as fall onto or against object 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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