Deep South Cleaning & Rigging
Other fall to lower level less than 6 feet — Fractures — ORANGE, TEXAS
| Employer | Deep South Cleaning & Rigging | Report ID | 2021098333 |
| Address | Energy Sabine Operation, 1000 Powerhouse Rd | City, State ZIP | ORANGE, TEXAS 77630 |
| Event Date | September 27, 2021 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Fractures | Body Part | Ankle(s) |
| Event Type | Other fall to lower level less than 6 feet | Source of Injury | Trailers |
| Secondary Source | Floors, walkways, ground surfaces, unspecified | ||
| Industry (NAICS) | 333923 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 30.07000, -93.86000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was attempting to access the front of a third-party trailer to prepare to land a motor for a site. The employee stepped onto the passenger-side drop axle with his left foot and the drop axle was raised, causing it to roll. The employee lost footing and fell 46 inches to the ground. The employee's left ankle was fractured.
Incident Summary
On September 27, 2021, a worker at Deep South Cleaning & Rigging in ORANGE, TEXAS suffered fractures to the ankle(s). The incident was classified as other fall to lower level less than 6 feet, with trailers identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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