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Volt Info Sciences dba Volt Workforce Solutions

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

HOSPITALIZED — Worker hospitalized after incident at Volt Info Sciences dba Volt Workforce Solutions in AUSTIN, TEXAS
Employer Volt Info Sciences dba Volt Workforce Solutions Report ID 2021087205
Address 9301 Cargo Avenue City, State ZIP AUSTIN, TEXAS 78719
Event Date August 23, 2021 Outcome Hospitalized
Nature of Injury Fractures Body Part Knee(s)
Event Type Other fall to lower level less than 6 feet Source of Injury Conveyors-belt
Secondary Source Floor, n.e.c.
Industry (NAICS) 561311 Inspection # —
GPS Coordinates 30.21000, -97.67000

Incident Narrative

An employee fell from a conveyor belt, landing on the floor 1 1/2 feet below and suffering a broken right knee.

Incident Summary

On August 23, 2021, a worker at Volt Info Sciences dba Volt Workforce Solutions in AUSTIN, TEXAS suffered fractures to the knee(s). The incident was classified as other fall to lower level less than 6 feet, with conveyors-belt identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.

Context

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