Martin Transportation Systems (MTS)
Other fall to lower level less than 6 feet — Fractures — 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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