United Pavement & Markings LLC
Other fall to lower level less than 6 feet — Bruises, contusions — LAREDO, TEXAS
| Employer | United Pavement & Markings LLC | Report ID | 2024076131 |
| Address | 16885 North US Hwy 83 | City, State ZIP | LAREDO, TEXAS 78045 |
| Event Date | July 9, 2024 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Bruises, contusions | Body Part | Part of body unspecified |
| Event Type | Other fall to lower level less than 6 feet | Source of Injury | Other semi, tractor-trailer |
| Secondary Source | Ground, travel, and support surfaces unspecified | ||
| Industry (NAICS) | 238990 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 27.79000, -99.45000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was climbing the steps into an 18-wheeler tractor cab. The employee missed the second step, fell to the ground, and suffered injuries that caused internal bruising and body soreness.
Incident Summary
On July 9, 2024, a worker at United Pavement & Markings LLC in LAREDO, TEXAS suffered bruises, contusions to the part of body unspecified. 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 557 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.
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