J.B. Hunt Transport Inc.

Fall on same level, n.e.c. — Fractures — CONROE, TEXAS

HOSPITALIZED — Worker hospitalized after incident at J.B. Hunt Transport Inc. in 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.

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