KaCo Logistics
Other fall to lower level less than 6 feet — Injuries to the brain, spinal cord and severe wounds, internal injuries — IRAAN, TEXAS
| Employer | KaCo Logistics | Report ID | 2024099001 |
| Address | Rig # 2133 Yates Well # 2514 | City, State ZIP | IRAAN, TEXAS 79744 |
| Event Date | September 26, 2024 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Injuries to the brain, spinal cord and severe wounds, internal injuries | Body Part | Multiple body parts n.e.c. |
| Event Type | Other fall to lower level less than 6 feet | Source of Injury | Vehicle trailers, trailing units |
| Secondary Source | Source, secondary source unspecified | ||
| Industry (NAICS) | 423860 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 30.91000, -101.89000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee fell from the back of his trailer. The employee sustained a broken collarbone, broken ribs, and bruising on the inside/right side of his head. The employee was hospitalized.
Incident Summary
On September 26, 2024, a worker at KaCo Logistics in IRAAN, TEXAS suffered injuries to the brain, spinal cord and severe wounds, internal injuries to the multiple body parts n.e.c.. The incident was classified as other fall to lower level less than 6 feet, with vehicle trailers, trailing units identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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