USA Compression Partners, LP
Other fall to lower level less than 6 feet — Fractures — MOULTON, TEXAS
| Employer | USA Compression Partners, LP | Report ID | 2023076211 |
| Address | The Wombat Lease | City, State ZIP | MOULTON, TEXAS 77975 |
| Event Date | July 12, 2023 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Fractures | Body Part | Ankle(s) |
| Event Type | Other fall to lower level less than 6 feet | Source of Injury | Skids, pallets |
| Secondary Source | Floors, walkways, ground surfaces, unspecified | ||
| Industry (NAICS) | 213112 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 29.57000, -97.14000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was pressure washing a gas compression unit when they stepped off a 3-foot high skid and fell to the ground, sustaining an ankle fracture.
Incident Summary
On July 12, 2023, a worker at USA Compression Partners, LP in MOULTON, TEXAS suffered fractures to the ankle(s). The incident was classified as other fall to lower level less than 6 feet, with skids, pallets identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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