Maverick Transportation
Fall on same level, n.e.c. — Fractures — WASHINGTON COURT HOUSE, OHIO
| Employer | Maverick Transportation | Report ID | 2022119591 |
| Address | Lowes Distribution Center, 1895 Lowes Boulevard | City, State ZIP | WASHINGTON COURT HOUSE, OHIO 43160 |
| Event Date | November 1, 2022 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Fractures | Body Part | Leg(s), unspecified |
| Event Type | Fall on same level, n.e.c. | Source of Injury | Street, road, or driveway irregularity |
| Industry (NAICS) | 484121 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 39.52000, -83.39000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was winching a load on the back of a tractor trailer. The lash came off, and the forward momentum caused the employee to fall into a pothole. The employee's right leg was broken in two places.
Incident Summary
On November 1, 2022, a worker at Maverick Transportation in WASHINGTON COURT HOUSE, OHIO suffered fractures to the leg(s), unspecified. The incident was classified as fall on same level, n.e.c., with street, road, or driveway irregularity identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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