Thru Tubing Solutions
Fall on same level due to slipping — Fractures — STANTON, TEXAS
| Employer | Thru Tubing Solutions | Report ID | 2023021004 |
| Address | Petro Legacy - Penny Backer W2LS | City, State ZIP | STANTON, TEXAS 79782 |
| Event Date | February 1, 2023 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Fractures | Body Part | Chest, except internal location of diseases or disorders |
| Event Type | Fall on same level due to slipping | Source of Injury | Ground, n.e.c. |
| Secondary Source | Ice, sleet, snow | ||
| Industry (NAICS) | 213112 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 32.20000, -101.82000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee picked up one end of a 300-pound motor, stepped back to put it on a stand, and slipped on ice. As he fell backward, the motor struck him mid-chest. His sternum was fractured in two places and four of his ribs were broken.
Incident Summary
On February 1, 2023, a worker at Thru Tubing Solutions in STANTON, TEXAS suffered fractures to the chest, except internal location of diseases or disorders. The incident was classified as fall on same level due to slipping, with ground, n.e.c. identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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