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Jones Bros. Dirt and Paving Contractors, Inc.

Fall on same level due to tripping on uneven surface — Fractures — KERMIT, TEXAS

HOSPITALIZED — Worker hospitalized after incident at Jones Bros. Dirt and Paving Contractors, Inc. in KERMIT, TEXAS
Employer Jones Bros. Dirt and Paving Contractors, Inc. Report ID 2023076616
Address Corner of Texas 18 and North FM 874 City, State ZIP KERMIT, TEXAS 79745
Event Date July 24, 2023 Outcome Hospitalized
Nature of Injury Fractures Body Part Elbow(s)
Event Type Fall on same level due to tripping on uneven surface Source of Injury Street, road, or driveway irregularity
Industry (NAICS) 237310 Inspection # —
GPS Coordinates 31.82000, -103.15000

Incident Narrative

An employee was paving a highway and moved out of the way after hearing a possible backup alarm on a truck. The employee tripped over the uneven surface of the road and fell, landing on his elbow. The employee's elbow was fractured.

Incident Summary

On July 24, 2023, a worker at Jones Bros. Dirt and Paving Contractors, Inc. in KERMIT, TEXAS suffered fractures to the elbow(s). The incident was classified as fall on same level due to tripping on uneven surface, with street, road, or driveway irregularity identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.

Context

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