Crown Lift Trucks
Other fall to lower level less than 6 feet — Fractures and dislocations — SAN ANTONIO, TEXAS
| Employer | Crown Lift Trucks | Report ID | 2021119932 |
| Address | Clarios ( is a customer of Crown Lift trucks San Antonio) 5050 Stout Dr | City, State ZIP | SAN ANTONIO, TEXAS 78219 |
| Event Date | November 16, 2021 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Fractures and dislocations | Body Part | Knee(s) and leg(s) |
| 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) | 423830 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 29.44000, -98.34000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was delivering forklift parts to a battery manufacturer when he misstepped and fell to the ground while exiting the van. The employee sustained a left tibia fracture and a dislocated knee.
Incident Summary
On November 16, 2021, a worker at Crown Lift Trucks in SAN ANTONIO, TEXAS suffered fractures and dislocations to the knee(s) and leg(s). 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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