UPS
Other fall to lower level, unspecified — Fractures — FREDERICKSBURG, TEXAS
| Employer | UPS | Report ID | 2022043374 |
| Address | 221 East Main Street | City, State ZIP | FREDERICKSBURG, TEXAS 78624 |
| Event Date | April 19, 2022 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Fractures | Body Part | Elbow(s) |
| Event Type | Other fall to lower level, unspecified | Source of Injury | Delivery truck or van |
| Secondary Source | Floors, walkways, ground surfaces, unspecified | ||
| Industry (NAICS) | 492110 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 30.27000, -98.87000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was grabbing a package from the back of the truck, slipped off the bumper and fell resulting in a broken elbow.
Incident Summary
On April 19, 2022, a worker at UPS in FREDERICKSBURG, TEXAS suffered fractures to the elbow(s). The incident was classified as other fall to lower level, unspecified, with delivery truck or van identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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