Sunstates Security, LLC

Fall on same level, n.e.c. — Fractures (except skull fractures) and concussions — WEST MEMPHIS, ARKANSAS

HOSPITALIZED — Worker hospitalized after incident at Sunstates Security, LLC in WEST MEMPHIS, ARKANSAS
Employer Sunstates Security, LLC Report ID 2023032003
Address 1400 Rainer Rd. City, State ZIP WEST MEMPHIS, ARKANSAS 72301
Event Date March 3, 2023 Outcome Hospitalized
Nature of Injury Fractures (except skull fractures) and concussions Body Part Head and trunk
Event Type Fall on same level, n.e.c. Source of Injury Floors, walkways, ground surfaces, unspecified
Secondary Source Delivery truck or van
Industry (NAICS) 561612 Inspection #
GPS Coordinates 35.12000, -90.20000

Incident Narrative

On March 3, 2023, at 9:15 AM, an employee was inspecting delivery trucks. As the doors were being opened, a gust of wind caused a door to swing open and strike the employee's head while they were filling out paperwork. The employee fell to the ground, striking the back of their head, arm, and elbow on the ground. The employee was hospitalized with a concussion and fractured tailbone.

Incident Summary

On March 3, 2023, a worker at Sunstates Security, LLC in WEST MEMPHIS, ARKANSAS suffered fractures (except skull fractures) and concussions to the head and trunk. The incident was classified as fall on same level, n.e.c., with floors, walkways, ground surfaces, unspecified identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.

Context

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