Martin Transportation Systems (MTS)

Other fall to lower level less than 6 feet — Fractures — BRIDGETON, MISSOURI

HOSPITALIZED — Worker hospitalized after incident at Martin Transportation Systems (MTS) in BRIDGETON, MISSOURI
Employer Martin Transportation Systems (MTS) Report ID 20241211660
Address 13816 Missouri Bottom Road City, State ZIP BRIDGETON, MISSOURI 63044
Event Date December 17, 2024 Outcome Hospitalized
Nature of Injury Fractures Body Part Trunk and other lower extremities
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) 484121 Inspection #
GPS Coordinates 38.79000, -90.45000

Incident Narrative

An employee was getting out of his semi-truck while carrying his belonging when he missed the last step and fell to the ground, resulting in hip and spine fractures.

Incident Summary

On December 17, 2024, a worker at Martin Transportation Systems (MTS) in BRIDGETON, MISSOURI suffered fractures to the trunk and other lower extremities. 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

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