General Motors Assembly Plant
Fall on same level due to tripping over an object — Fractures — ARLINGTON, TEXAS
| Employer | General Motors Assembly Plant | Report ID | 2023065464 |
| Address | 2525 E. Abrams | City, State ZIP | ARLINGTON, TEXAS 76010 |
| Event Date | June 20, 2023 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Fractures | Body Part | Hip(s) |
| Event Type | Fall on same level due to tripping over an object | Source of Injury | Floor, n.e.c. |
| Secondary Source | Power cords, electrical cords, extension cords | ||
| Industry (NAICS) | 336111 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 32.73000, -97.07000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee got up from his chair and tripped on a cable. He fell on his left side, resulting in a femur fracture near the hip joint.
Incident Summary
On June 20, 2023, a worker at General Motors Assembly Plant in ARLINGTON, TEXAS suffered fractures to the hip(s). The incident was classified as fall on same level due to tripping over an object, with floor, n.e.c. identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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