Copart of Washington, Inc
Other fall to lower level unspecified — Injuries to the brain, spinal cord and severe wounds, internal injuries — TWIN FALLS, IDAHO
| Employer | Copart of Washington, Inc | Report ID | 2024065751 |
| Address | 1154 Addison Ave West | City, State ZIP | TWIN FALLS, IDAHO 83301 |
| Event Date | June 27, 2024 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Injuries to the brain, spinal cord and severe wounds, internal injuries | Body Part | Head and trunk |
| Event Type | Other fall to lower level unspecified | Source of Injury | Tow truck |
| Secondary Source | Ground, travel, and support surfaces unspecified | ||
| Industry (NAICS) | 423110 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 42.56000, -114.50000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was climbing onto the deck of a flatbed tow truck using the cab s steps and a grab handle located near the driver door when he lost his balance and fell backward off the deck to the ground. He was hospitalized with a collapsed lung and a concussion.
Incident Summary
On June 27, 2024, a worker at Copart of Washington, Inc in TWIN FALLS, IDAHO suffered injuries to the brain, spinal cord and severe wounds, internal injuries to the head and trunk. The incident was classified as other fall to lower level unspecified, with tow truck identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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