J.B. Hunt Transport Inc.
Fall on same level, n.e.c. — Fractures — CONROE, TEXAS
| Employer | J.B. Hunt Transport Inc. | Report ID | 2023088006 |
| Address | 2501 N. Frazier St. | City, State ZIP | CONROE, TEXAS 77303 |
| Event Date | August 30, 2023 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Fractures | Body Part | Hip(s) |
| Event Type | Fall on same level, n.e.c. | Source of Injury | Floors, walkways, ground surfaces, unspecified |
| Secondary Source | Gripping handtools-nonpowered, n.e.c. | ||
| Industry (NAICS) | 336999 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 30.34000, -95.47000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was attempting to pull a fifth wheel below a semi-trailer. It was tight, so he grabbed a puller to use on the wheel. In the process, the puller slipped and the employee fell to the ground on his right side, resulting in a fractured right hip that required surgery.
Incident Summary
On August 30, 2023, a worker at J.B. Hunt Transport Inc. in CONROE, TEXAS suffered fractures to the hip(s). The incident was classified as fall on same level, n.e.c., with floors, walkways, ground surfaces, unspecified identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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