Jaro Transportation Services Inc.
Other fall to lower level less than 6 feet — Fractures — CONROE, TEXAS
| Employer | Jaro Transportation Services Inc. | Report ID | 20231110655 |
| Address | 1001 N FM 3083 RD E | City, State ZIP | CONROE, TEXAS 77303 |
| Event Date | November 18, 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 | Semi, tractor-trailer, tanker truck |
| Secondary Source | Strapping | ||
| Industry (NAICS) | 484121 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 30.34000, -95.43000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was on a vehicle loosening the tie downs on the aluminum coils he transported to a customer location. As he was walking around the coil, he pulled on a strap for balance. The strap he pulled on was loose, causing him to lose his balance and fall to the ground, landing on both feet. The employee suffered fractures in both ankles.
Incident Summary
On November 18, 2023, a worker at Jaro Transportation Services Inc. in CONROE, TEXAS suffered fractures to the ankle(s). The incident was classified as other fall to lower level less than 6 feet, with semi, tractor-trailer, tanker truck identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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