DXC Technology Services LLC
Other fall to lower level less than 6 feet — Fractures — TULSA, OKLAHOMA
| Employer | DXC Technology Services LLC | Report ID | 2023043391 |
| Address | 7400 N. Lakewood Ave | City, State ZIP | TULSA, OKLAHOMA 74117 |
| Event Date | April 17, 2023 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Fractures | Body Part | Hip(s) |
| Event Type | Other fall to lower level less than 6 feet | Source of Injury | Ramps, loading docks, dock plates |
| Secondary Source | Floors, walkways, ground surfaces, unspecified | ||
| Industry (NAICS) | 541519 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 36.26000, -95.90000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was throwing waste into an open dumpster located at a loading dock that was approximately 2 feet above ground. While putting a metal shipping bracket into the dumpster, the employee lost his balance and fell off the dock and onto the ground next to the dumpster, resulting in a fractured hip.
Incident Summary
On April 17, 2023, a worker at DXC Technology Services LLC in TULSA, OKLAHOMA suffered fractures to the hip(s). The incident was classified as other fall to lower level less than 6 feet, with ramps, loading docks, dock plates identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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