West Texas Gas
Other fall to lower level less than 6 feet — Multiple severe wounds and internal injuries — COLEMAN, Texas
| Employer | West Texas Gas |
| Address | 10548 Hwy 206 North |
| City, State ZIP | COLEMAN, Texas 76834 |
| Report ID | 2024054278 |
| Event Date | May 15, 2024 |
| Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Multiple severe wounds and internal injuries |
| Body Part | Multiple trunk locations |
| Event Type | Other fall to lower level less than 6 feet |
| Source of Injury | Other semi, tractor-trailer |
| Secondary Source | Other constructed surface |
| Industry (NAICS) | 424710 |
| GPS Coordinates | 31.85000, -99.40000 |
Location Map
Incident Narrative
An employee was fueling a bobtail semi-truck and missed a step while descending the ladder on the back of the truck. He fell 5.5 feet backward to the cement ground. The employee sustained fractures to his right ribs and his sacrum, as well as a collapsed lung.
Incident Summary
On May 15, 2024, a worker at West Texas Gas in COLEMAN, Texas suffered multiple severe wounds and internal injuries to the multiple trunk locations. The incident was classified as other fall to lower level less than 6 feet, with other semi, tractor-trailer identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
OSHA has recorded 586 severe injury reports involving "Other fall to lower level less than 6 feet" incidents in our database. Browse all Other fall to lower level less than 6 feet injuries.
Similar Incidents
Other severe injury reports involving Other fall to lower level less than 6 feet events:
| Date | Employer | Location | Nature | Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 23, 2025 | Outagamie County Fair Association | SEYMOUR, Wisconsin | Fractures | Hosp. |
| Dec 2, 2024 | Casey's General Store | ROCK PORT, Missouri | Intracranial injuries with skull fractures | Hosp. |
| Mar 19, 2024 | BROWN CONSTRUCTION COMPANY, INC. | DUDLEY, Missouri | Fractures | Hosp. |
| May 9, 2025 | APi HVAC Services | OAK CREEK, Wisconsin | Closed trauma involving internal organs, major blood vessels | Hosp. |
| Feb 1, 2024 | Tractor Supply Company | DONIPHAN, Missouri | Concussions | Hosp. |
| Jul 15, 2024 | Caliber Holdings LLC | HAMILTON, Ohio | Fractures and soft tissue injuries | Hosp. |
| Dec 20, 2024 | Allied Universal Security Services | BUFFALO, New York | Fractures | Hosp. |
| Sep 30, 2024 | Target Corporation | OKLAHOMA CITY, Oklahoma | Multiple severe wounds and internal injuries | Hosp. |
Frequently Asked Questions
Workers injured on the job have the right to medical treatment covered by workers' compensation, wage replacement benefits during recovery, and protection against retaliation for reporting the injury. You have the right to file a complaint with OSHA if you believe your workplace is unsafe, and OSHA cannot reveal your identity to your employer without your consent. You also have the right to see your OSHA 300 injury log. If your employer denies a workers' comp claim, you can appeal through your state's workers' compensation board. An occupational health attorney can advise on complex cases involving denied claims or third-party liability.
After an employer reports a severe injury, OSHA decides whether to conduct an on-site inspection. Fatalities and amputations typically trigger automatic inspections. For hospitalizations and eye loss events, OSHA may conduct a phone/fax investigation or an on-site inspection based on the circumstances. During an inspection, OSHA compliance officers assess the accident scene, interview witnesses, review safety records, and identify violations. Citations and penalties may be issued. OSHA also works with the employer to abate hazardous conditions. All inspection results are published in OSHA's public inspection database at osha.gov.
You can file an OSHA complaint online at osha.gov/workers/file-complaint, by calling 1-800-321-OSHA (1-800-321-6742), or by visiting your local OSHA area office. Complaints can be filed anonymously. OSHA prioritizes formal written complaints from workers. If you believe an imminent danger exists, call OSHA immediately — they are required to investigate immediately when there is reasonable grounds to believe imminent danger exists. Workers are protected from retaliation for filing complaints under Section 11(c) of the OSH Act; if you experience retaliation, file a separate complaint within 30 days of the adverse action.
About This OSHA Report
This is a severe injury report filed with OSHA. Employers are required to report all work-related fatalities and severe injuries within 8 to 24 hours. Browse more reports by employer, state, or industry below.