Groendyke Transport, Inc.
Other fall to lower level, unspecified — Fractures — LUBBOCK, TEXAS
| Employer | Groendyke Transport, Inc. | Report ID | 2023054640 |
| Address | 6907 N Interstate 27 | City, State ZIP | LUBBOCK, TEXAS 79403 |
| Event Date | May 24, 2023 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Fractures | Body Part | Multiple trunk locations |
| Event Type | Other fall to lower level, unspecified | Source of Injury | Trailers |
| Secondary Source | Floors, walkways, ground surfaces, unspecified | ||
| Industry (NAICS) | 484230 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 33.66000, -101.83000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was climbing a ladder on a 12 1/2-foot tank trailer. He fell to the ground, suffering two fractures to the pelvis and a broken lower spine.
Incident Summary
On May 24, 2023, a worker at Groendyke Transport, Inc. in LUBBOCK, TEXAS suffered fractures to the multiple trunk locations. The incident was classified as other fall to lower level, unspecified, with trailers identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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