GE/Wabtec Manufacturing Solutions
Other fall to lower level less than 6 feet — Traumatic injuries and disorders, unspecified — FORT WORTH, TEXAS
| Employer | GE/Wabtec Manufacturing Solutions | Report ID | 20221110439 |
| Address | 16201 Three Wide Drive. | City, State ZIP | FORT WORTH, TEXAS 76177 |
| Event Date | November 30, 2022 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Traumatic injuries and disorders, unspecified | Body Part | Nonclassifiable |
| Event Type | Other fall to lower level less than 6 feet | Source of Injury | Nonclassifiable |
| Secondary Source | Nonclassifiable | ||
| Industry (NAICS) | 336510 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 33.03000, -97.30000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was operating a crane to move ballast material onto a locomotive platform. After reaching the top of the platform, the employee was facing the load and focusing on the lift when they fell from the locomotive platform, approximately 71 inches.
Incident Summary
On November 30, 2022, a worker at GE/Wabtec Manufacturing Solutions in FORT WORTH, TEXAS suffered traumatic injuries and disorders, unspecified to the nonclassifiable. The incident was classified as other fall to lower level less than 6 feet, with nonclassifiable identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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