Spec's Family Partners, Ltd.
Fall on same level n.e.c. — Traumatic injuries or exposures unspecified — LAREDO, TEXAS
| Employer | Spec's Family Partners, Ltd. | Report ID | 2024109514 |
| Address | 10810 International Boulevard, Spec's Laredo International, Store #215 | City, State ZIP | LAREDO, TEXAS 78045 |
| Event Date | October 12, 2024 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Traumatic injuries or exposures unspecified | Body Part | Back thoracic region |
| Event Type | Fall on same level n.e.c. | Source of Injury | Other constructed surface |
| Secondary Source | Boxes, crates, cartons | ||
| Industry (NAICS) | 445310 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 27.61000, -99.46000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee lost his balance and fell while entering a store office. His right side and back landed on cases/boxes and he suffered injuries to the T7-T11 vertebrae in his back. He was hospitalized and required surgery.
Incident Summary
On October 12, 2024, a worker at Spec's Family Partners, Ltd. in LAREDO, TEXAS suffered traumatic injuries or exposures unspecified to the back thoracic region. The incident was classified as fall on same level n.e.c., with other constructed surface identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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